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.
Southborough & Bidborough Local Policing Team

Danny Barnes
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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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. Actioned 22 July 2026 |
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Highway obstructions. 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. Actioned 22 July 2026 |
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Criminal damage. 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. Actioned 22 July 2026 |
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Road safety issues. Issued 21 April 2026 |
Officers have carried out regular proactive patrols at local schools during morning drop-off and afternoon collection times, working closely with traffic wardens and school staff to help reduce congestion and improve road safety around school entrances. These patrols help address concerns about parking, driver behaviour and the safety of children, families and others travelling to and from school. Actioned 21 July 2026 |
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Criminal damage. Issued 21 April 2026 |
Officers have been working closely with the local council to identify and secure locations that are vulnerable to antisocial behaviour and criminal damage. A range of preventative measures have been introduced to reduce opportunities for offending and improve community safety. This work is ongoing, with further improvements planned in partnership with local agencies to help protect affected sites, deter criminal behaviour and provide reassurance to residents. Actioned 21 July 2026 |
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Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 21 April 2026 |
A number of residents responsible for ongoing antisocial behaviour have been dealt with using community protection powers. Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) and Community Protection Notices (CPNs) have been issued where appropriate to address persistent nuisance behaviour and reduce its impact on the wider community. Actioned 21 July 2026 |
What members in Southborough & Bidborough are saying are the issues in the area:
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