Park

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

Park Local Policing Team

Lee Goble

Police Constable

Penny Shirley

Police Constable

Stephen Bishop

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 07 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 07 October 2026
Catapults. Issued 07 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 07 October 2026
Drugs. Issued 07 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 07 October 2026
Road safety. Issued 22 July 2026	Officers have been carrying out high-visibility patrols across the area and, where appropriate, have stopped drivers to offer advice or take enforcement action. In some cases, Traffic Offence Reports have been issued, which can result in a fine or, for more serious offences, a court appearance. Officers continue to focus on the main causes of serious road collisions, including speeding, using a mobile phone while driving and failing to wear a seatbelt. Several vehicles have also been seized after being found on the road without valid insurance. Actioned 30 September 2026
Nuisance bikes. Issued 22 July 2026	There has been an increase in motorcycle thefts across Kent, and Tunbridge Wells has also been affected. The issue is being seen across a number of areas, and officers have recovered and seized several suspected stolen motorcycles. Information and crime prevention advice have also been shared with residents through community messaging channels such as My Community Voice. Officers will continue to take action against those involved in motorcycle theft and antisocial behaviour, helping to protect local communities and reduce the impact on residents. Actioned 30 September 2026
Catapults. Issued 22 July 2026	The local neighbourhood officer continues to address concerns about the misuse of catapults through targeted patrols and regular engagement with the community. Working alongside colleagues and specialist teams, officers gather information, monitor areas where incidents have been reported and take action to prevent and disrupt this behaviour. Information provided by residents plays an important role in helping officers identify those responsible, and members of the public are encouraged to continue reporting any incidents or concerns to support ongoing police enquiries and prevention work. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 07 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 07 October 2026

Catapults.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

Drugs.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

Road safety.

Issued 22 July 2026

Officers have been carrying out high-visibility patrols across the area and, where appropriate, have stopped drivers to offer advice or take enforcement action. In some cases, Traffic Offence Reports have been issued, which can result in a fine or, for more serious offences, a court appearance. Officers continue to focus on the main causes of serious road collisions, including speeding, using a mobile phone while driving and failing to wear a seatbelt. Several vehicles have also been seized after being found on the road without valid insurance.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance bikes.

Issued 22 July 2026

There has been an increase in motorcycle thefts across Kent, and Tunbridge Wells has also been affected. The issue is being seen across a number of areas, and officers have recovered and seized several suspected stolen motorcycles. Information and crime prevention advice have also been shared with residents through community messaging channels such as My Community Voice. Officers will continue to take action against those involved in motorcycle theft and antisocial behaviour, helping to protect local communities and reduce the impact on residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Catapults.

Issued 22 July 2026

The local neighbourhood officer continues to address concerns about the misuse of catapults through targeted patrols and regular engagement with the community. Working alongside colleagues and specialist teams, officers gather information, monitor areas where incidents have been reported and take action to prevent and disrupt this behaviour. Information provided by residents plays an important role in helping officers identify those responsible, and members of the public are encouraged to continue reporting any incidents or concerns to support ongoing police enquiries and prevention work.

Actioned 30 September 2026