St James

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

St James Local Policing Team

Lee Goble

Police Constable

Mark Trinder

Police Constable

Penny Shirley

Police Constable

Stephen Bishop

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 22 July 2026	Officers continue to maintain a visible presence in the area through regular high-visibility patrols, helping to deter crime, provide reassurance to residents and respond to concerns raised by the community. Local neighbourhood officers work closely with residents, businesses and partner organisations to identify issues affecting the area and take appropriate action where necessary. The ward is now supported by PC Amelia Brooker and PC Mark Trinder, who have recently taken responsibility for the area. They will be holding regular community surgeries, which will be promoted through My Community Voice (MCV), giving residents the opportunity to discuss local concerns, seek advice and work with officers to address issues affecting their neighbourhood. Through ongoing patrols, community engagement and partnership working, officers remain committed to improving community safety and responding to the issues that matter most to local residents. Actioned 30 September 2026
Catapults. Issued 22 July 2026	Officers continue to maintain a visible presence in the area through regular high-visibility patrols, helping to deter crime, provide reassurance to residents and respond to concerns raised by the community. Local neighbourhood officers work closely with residents, businesses and partner organisations to identify issues affecting the area and take appropriate action where necessary. The ward is now supported by PC Amelia Brooker and PC Mark Trinder, who have recently taken responsibility for the area. They will be holding regular community surgeries, which will be promoted through My Community Voice (MCV), giving residents the opportunity to discuss local concerns, seek advice and work with officers to address issues affecting their neighbourhood. Through ongoing patrols, community engagement and partnership working, officers remain committed to improving community safety and responding to the issues that matter most to local residents. Actioned 30 September 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 22 July 2026	Officers continue to work proactively to tackle drug-related crime and respond to concerns raised by residents. Recent activity by the Neighbourhood Task Force resulted in the arrest of an individual who was seen acting suspiciously. The individual was found to be in possession of Class A drugs, and further enquiries led to the search of a local address where additional drugs were recovered. The individual was subsequently charged with supplying cocaine and remanded into custody. Officers will continue to act on information provided by residents, carry out proactive patrols and work with partner agencies to identify and disrupt those involved in the supply and use of illegal drugs. Through intelligence-led policing and community support, officers remain committed to reducing drug-related crime and improving safety within the local area. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting concerns, as information from the community plays a vital role in helping officers identify offenders and take positive action. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 22 July 2026

Officers continue to maintain a visible presence in the area through regular high-visibility patrols, helping to deter crime, provide reassurance to residents and respond to concerns raised by the community. Local neighbourhood officers work closely with residents, businesses and partner organisations to identify issues affecting the area and take appropriate action where necessary.

The ward is now supported by PC Amelia Brooker and PC Mark Trinder, who have recently taken responsibility for the area. They will be holding regular community surgeries, which will be promoted through My Community Voice (MCV), giving residents the opportunity to discuss local concerns, seek advice and work with officers to address issues affecting their neighbourhood. Through ongoing patrols, community engagement and partnership working, officers remain committed to improving community safety and responding to the issues that matter most to local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Catapults.

Issued 22 July 2026

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 22 July 2026

Officers continue to work proactively to tackle drug-related crime and respond to concerns raised by residents. Recent activity by the Neighbourhood Task Force resulted in the arrest of an individual who was seen acting suspiciously. The individual was found to be in possession of Class A drugs, and further enquiries led to the search of a local address where additional drugs were recovered. The individual was subsequently charged with supplying cocaine and remanded into custody.

Officers will continue to act on information provided by residents, carry out proactive patrols and work with partner agencies to identify and disrupt those involved in the supply and use of illegal drugs. Through intelligence-led policing and community support, officers remain committed to reducing drug-related crime and improving safety within the local area. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting concerns, as information from the community plays a vital role in helping officers identify offenders and take positive action.

Actioned 30 September 2026