Higham

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

Higham Local Policing Team

Philip Burns

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Theft - shoplifting. 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
Road safety issues. 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 - general. 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
Road safety issues. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers continue to carry out proactive patrols across the area using foot patrols, cycle patrols and both marked and unmarked police vehicles. Speed enforcement activity has been carried out in response to concerns raised by residents, helping to identify speeding drivers and improve road safety. Through regular patrols and enforcement activity, officers continue to promote safer driving, address community concerns and help reduce the risk of collisions on local roads. Actioned 30 September 2026
Shoplifting. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers continue to tackle nuisance motorcycles through targeted patrols and enforcement activity in areas where concerns have been raised. They work closely with local residents to identify problem locations, gather information and take action against those responsible. Through ongoing patrols, intelligence gathering and community engagement, officers aim to reduce antisocial behaviour linked to nuisance motorcycles and improve safety for local residents. Actioned 30 September 2026
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers continue to carry out high-visibility patrols across the ward to provide reassurance to residents, deter antisocial behaviour and identify any emerging issues. These patrols help officers respond to concerns raised by the community and take action where necessary to help keep the area safe. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Theft - shoplifting.

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

Road safety issues.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to carry out proactive patrols across the area using foot patrols, cycle patrols and both marked and unmarked police vehicles. Speed enforcement activity has been carried out in response to concerns raised by residents, helping to identify speeding drivers and improve road safety. Through regular patrols and enforcement activity, officers continue to promote safer driving, address community concerns and help reduce the risk of collisions on local roads.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Shoplifting.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to tackle nuisance motorcycles through targeted patrols and enforcement activity in areas where concerns have been raised. They work closely with local residents to identify problem locations, gather information and take action against those responsible. Through ongoing patrols, intelligence gathering and community engagement, officers aim to reduce antisocial behaviour linked to nuisance motorcycles and improve safety for local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to carry out high-visibility patrols across the ward to provide reassurance to residents, deter antisocial behaviour and identify any emerging issues. These patrols help officers respond to concerns raised by the community and take action where necessary to help keep the area safe.

Actioned 30 September 2026