Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village

Your Neighbourhood Policing Team is made up of Kent Police beat officers who are dedicated to keeping your community safe. They focus on preventing crime and antisocial behaviour, responding to local concerns, and building strong relationships with residents, community groups and local businesses.

Our officers will:

  • patrol to deter crime and reassure the public

  • hold regular engagement activities in the area, including attending community meetings to share advice and listen to concerns

  • work with partner agencies including councils, schools, charities, and local groups

  • tackle issues like antisocial behaviour, repeat offending, and vulnerability

  • build trust by being visible, approachable, and responsive

Neighbourhood policing is a key part of Kent Police’s commitment to being community-focused, visible, and responsive.

Report crime

Please do not contact neighbourhood officers to report crime.

If it's not an emergency, the easiest way to contact us is online. Your report will be sent direct to our control room where it will be reviewed by the same team who answer our calls.

  • in an emergency, call 999

  • call 101 for non-emergency enquiries

Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Local Policing Team

Steven Shipley (Kent Police, Police constable, Swanley Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Steven Shipley

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Vehicle crime.

Issued 08 October 2026

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned 08 October 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 08 October 2026

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned 08 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 08 October 2026

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned 08 October 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to respond to reports of nuisance vehicles in Leechcroft Avenue and Beechenlea Lane through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. Information provided by residents helps officers identify those responsible, gather intelligence and focus patrols in locations where concerns are greatest. Where offences are identified, officers use appropriate road traffic and antisocial behaviour powers to take positive action and reduce the impact on the community.

Residents are encouraged to continue reporting incidents of nuisance vehicles, as information from the community plays a vital role in helping officers identify offenders, build evidence and support enforcement action. Through ongoing patrols, intelligence gathering and partnership working, officers remain committed to tackling nuisance vehicle use and improving the quality of life for local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance antisocial behaviour.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to monitor and respond to reports of antisocial behaviour within the area. While reported incidents have remained low during this reporting period, officers continue to carry out patrols where appropriate, providing reassurance to residents and maintaining a visible presence within the community. Ongoing engagement with residents and partner organisations helps officers identify any emerging concerns at an early stage and take action where necessary.

As reports of antisocial behaviour have remained low, this priority will be reviewed to ensure it continues to reflect the issues that matter most to the local community. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting concerns and incidents to Kent Police, as information from the community helps officers identify emerging issues, direct resources effectively and take positive action where needed.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to address road safety concerns in Swanley through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. Several speed enforcement operations have recently been carried out in response to concerns raised by residents, resulting in a number of vehicles being stopped for road traffic offences. Officers will continue to carry out patrols and enforcement activity at locations identified through community concerns and local intelligence to improve road safety and reduce offending on local roads.

Further speed enforcement activity is planned over the coming weeks and months, helping to identify dangerous driving and encourage compliance with speed limits. Residents are encouraged to report dangerous, antisocial or inconsiderate driving, as information from the community helps officers identify problem locations, understand emerging trends and direct patrols and enforcement activity where they are most needed. Through ongoing enforcement, community engagement and proactive patrols, officers remain committed to improving road safety and keeping local roads safe for all users.

Actioned 30 September 2026

What members in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village are saying are the issues in the area:

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