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

Lee Goble

Police Constable

Penny Shirley

Police Constable

Stephen Bishop

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Shoplifting. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers work tirelessly to deter and detect offences of this nature. Our dedicated team works closely with businesses and security staff to make sure information and evidence is acted on quickly, helping us achieve positive outcomes. High‑visibility patrols play an important role in this work, and we continue to work alongside local businesses to ensure a joined‑up and effective approach. Actioned 17 March 2026
Road safety. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers have been working hard to increase their visibility in the area and have carried out regular speed checks within the community. This has led to a range of positive outcomes, including education for drivers, fixed penalty tickets and warning letters for those found committing offences. Actioned 17 March 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers have been working closely with partner agencies to reduce antisocial behaviour in the area. This includes using Community Resolutions (an agreed outcome between the victim and the person responsible), Community Protection Warnings (a formal warning telling someone their behaviour must stop) and Community Protection Notices (a legal notice requiring the person to change their behaviour). Officers have also used education and workbooks to help change behaviour, supported by a joint multi‑agency approach to achieve positive results for the community. We have increased visibility and engagement in the area, paying particular attention to local businesses to make sure issues such as antisocial behaviour, shoplifting and nuisance are dealt with quickly and effectively for those reporting concerns. Actioned 17 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Shoplifting.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers work tirelessly to deter and detect offences of this nature. Our dedicated team works closely with businesses and security staff to make sure information and evidence is acted on quickly, helping us achieve positive outcomes. High‑visibility patrols play an important role in this work, and we continue to work alongside local businesses to ensure a joined‑up and effective approach.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Road safety.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have been working hard to increase their visibility in the area and have carried out regular speed checks within the community. This has led to a range of positive outcomes, including education for drivers, fixed penalty tickets and warning letters for those found committing offences.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have been working closely with partner agencies to reduce antisocial behaviour in the area. This includes using Community Resolutions (an agreed outcome between the victim and the person responsible), Community Protection Warnings (a formal warning telling someone their behaviour must stop) and Community Protection Notices (a legal notice requiring the person to change their behaviour). Officers have also used education and workbooks to help change behaviour, supported by a joint multi‑agency approach to achieve positive results for the community.

We have increased visibility and engagement in the area, paying particular attention to local businesses to make sure issues such as antisocial behaviour, shoplifting and nuisance are dealt with quickly and effectively for those reporting concerns.

Actioned 17 March 2026

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