Southborough & Bidborough
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.
Danny Barnes
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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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 |
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Criminal damage. Issued 03 February 2026 |
Officers have spent time in the community as part of our engagement work, continuing to provide updates and respond to the concerns residents have raised. We have focused on high‑visibility patrols to deter offending, while also supporting those most affected by this type of crime to ensure they receive safeguarding and help where needed. Actioned 17 March 2026 |
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Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 03 February 2026 |
Officers continue to monitor this concern within the community. With high visibility patrols, and education around the impact of these offences on the wider community, officers will continue this work moving forward. Actioned 17 March 2026 |
What members in Southborough & Bidborough are saying are the issues in the area:
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An opportunity to discuss local matters
- Southborough Civic Centre, 137 London Road, TN4 0NA
- 22/05/2026 15:00
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