Pantiles

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

Pantiles Local Policing Team

Lee Goble

Police Constable

Penny Shirley

Police Constable

Stephen Bishop

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety. Issued 22 July 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 22 July 2026
Alcohol. Issued 22 July 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 22 July 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 22 July 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 22 July 2026
Drug taking. Issued 21 April 2026	Officers have been proactively addressing reports of drug-related activity in the Pantiles area following concerns raised by residents and local businesses. Through targeted patrols and ongoing enquiries, several individuals linked to drug use and associated antisocial behaviour at a local address have been identified. Where appropriate, Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) have been issued. A CPW is a formal warning used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the local community and may lead to further enforcement action if the behaviour continues. Officers will continue to monitor the location, carry out high-visibility patrols and work closely with partner agencies to reduce the impact of drug-related activity and antisocial behaviour on local residents and businesses. Information from the community remains vital, and we encourage anyone with concerns to continue reporting them to Kent Police. Actioned 21 July 2026
Alcohol. Issued 21 April 2026	Alcohol-related disorder has also been a focus for neighbourhood officers in the Pantiles area. Following concerns raised by residents and local businesses, officers identified a number of individuals whose alcohol-related behaviour was contributing to nuisance and disorder. Appropriate action has been taken, including the issuing of Community Protection Warnings (CPWs). A CPW is a formal warning used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the local community and may lead to further enforcement action if the behaviour continues. Officers continue to carry out patrols, engage with those involved and work with partner agencies to prevent further incidents. This ongoing activity aims to reduce antisocial behaviour and ensure the Pantiles remains a safe and welcoming place for residents, businesses and visitors. Actioned 21 July 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 21 April 2026	Officers continue to respond to reports of antisocial behaviour in the Pantiles through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. Significant time has been dedicated to investigating a reported indecent exposure, including extensive CCTV enquiries and evidence gathering to support the investigation. In addition, 2 young people responsible for graffiti-related criminal damage and the theft of alcohol were identified and dealt with through Community Resolutions. A Community Resolution is an out-of-court outcome that allows offences to be addressed while ensuring offenders take responsibility for their actions and the impact on victims and the wider community. Officers will continue to patrol the area, investigate reports and work with local businesses and residents to reduce antisocial behaviour and help ensure the Pantiles remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone. Actioned 21 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety.

Issued 22 July 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 22 July 2026

Alcohol.

Issued 22 July 2026

Actioned 22 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 22 July 2026

Actioned 22 July 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 21 April 2026

Officers have been proactively addressing reports of drug-related activity in the Pantiles area following concerns raised by residents and local businesses. Through targeted patrols and ongoing enquiries, several individuals linked to drug use and associated antisocial behaviour at a local address have been identified.

Where appropriate, Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) have been issued. A CPW is a formal warning used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the local community and may lead to further enforcement action if the behaviour continues.

Officers will continue to monitor the location, carry out high-visibility patrols and work closely with partner agencies to reduce the impact of drug-related activity and antisocial behaviour on local residents and businesses. Information from the community remains vital, and we encourage anyone with concerns to continue reporting them to Kent Police.

Actioned 21 July 2026

Alcohol.

Issued 21 April 2026

Alcohol-related disorder has also been a focus for neighbourhood officers in the Pantiles area. Following concerns raised by residents and local businesses, officers identified a number of individuals whose alcohol-related behaviour was contributing to nuisance and disorder. Appropriate action has been taken, including the issuing of Community Protection Warnings (CPWs). A CPW is a formal warning used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the local community and may lead to further enforcement action if the behaviour continues.

Officers continue to carry out patrols, engage with those involved and work with partner agencies to prevent further incidents. This ongoing activity aims to reduce antisocial behaviour and ensure the Pantiles remains a safe and welcoming place for residents, businesses and visitors.

Actioned 21 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 21 April 2026

Officers continue to respond to reports of antisocial behaviour in the Pantiles through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. Significant time has been dedicated to investigating a reported indecent exposure, including extensive CCTV enquiries and evidence gathering to support the investigation.

In addition, 2 young people responsible for graffiti-related criminal damage and the theft of alcohol were identified and dealt with through Community Resolutions. A Community Resolution is an out-of-court outcome that allows offences to be addressed while ensuring offenders take responsibility for their actions and the impact on victims and the wider community.

Officers will continue to patrol the area, investigate reports and work with local businesses and residents to reduce antisocial behaviour and help ensure the Pantiles remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

Actioned 21 July 2026