Paddock Wood

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

Connor Geelan (Kent Police, Police Constable, Tunbridge Wells Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Connor Geelan

Police Constable

Louis Scudder (Kent Police, Police Constable, Tunbridge wells Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Louis Scudder

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 21 April 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 21 April 2026

Catapults.

Issued 21 April 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 21 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 21 April 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 21 April 2026

Catapults.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have increased their visibility in the areas where catapulting has been reported to help deter those involved. We are working closely with our partners to gather and assess information so that we can take positive action. Outcomes so far have included education, joint work with partners and steps to prevent further offending.

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

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

What members in Paddock Wood are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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5 KFAS Fraud Alerts

Resident Good afternoon, Please find attached 5 KFAS fraud alerts. Feel free to share with ...

Kent Police
07/05/2026 15:17:44

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Public Safety Warning: ATM Distraction Thefts

Police are warning the public to remain vigilant following an increase in reports of distraction ...

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07/05/2026 08:44:10

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Local Priorities Road safety issues (Speeding) Message

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Road safety issues (Speeding), w...

Kent Police
06/05/2026 14:16:41

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An opportunity to discuss local matters : Mon 18 May 10:00

Dear Resident, We will be holding a surgery at Notcutts, Pembury at 10:00 on 18th May 2026 Thi...

Kent Police
01/05/2026 08:45:36

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An opportunity to discuss local matters : Tue 19 May 10:00

Dear Resident , We will be holding a surgery at Paddock Wood Community Centre on 19.05.2026 at 10...

Kent Police
01/05/2026 08:30:26

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FREE Self-Defence for 11-18 years, Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Centre, Tunbridge Wells

FREE Self‑Defence & Personal Safety Sessions for Young People 🌟 Kent Police are proud to be del...

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28/04/2026 15:20:44

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Shoplifting update/catapult's seized - Paddock Wood

Dear Residents. Following on from the work we are doing in relation to shoplifting within the tow...

Kent Police
25/04/2026 15:09:09

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Calverley Park Youth Engagement Event, Tunbridge Wells

On Wednesday 15 April, during the Easter holidays, a multi‑agency event was held at Calverley Park, ...

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22/04/2026 13:23:17

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  • Paddock Wood Community Centre, Maidstone Road, TN12 6EB
  • 19/05/2026 10:00
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