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.
Paddock Wood Local Policing Team

Connor Geelan
Police Constable

Louis Scudder
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Road safety issues. Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026 |
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Catapults. Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026 |
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Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026 |
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Road safety. Issued 22 July 2026 |
The local officer continues to carry out speed enforcement activity across the rural area, focusing on locations where speeding has been identified as a concern. Using knowledge of the local road network and information provided by residents, checks are carried out at suitable locations to identify drivers who may be putting themselves and others at risk. Where offences are detected, drivers may face prosecution or be offered educational opportunities to help them better understand the dangers of speeding and its impact on road safety. This ongoing work aims to make local roads safer for all road users. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Catapults. Issued 22 July 2026 |
The local officer continues to address concerns about the misuse of catapults in the area through targeted patrols and ongoing engagement with the community. Working with colleagues and specialist teams, officers gather information, identify locations where incidents have been reported and take action to deter and disrupt this type of behaviour. Regular patrols are carried out in areas of concern, and information provided by residents plays an important role in helping officers identify those involved. The public are encouraged to continue reporting any incidents or information that may assist police in preventing and investigating offences of this nature. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Highway obstructions. Issued 22 July 2026 |
Officers continue to work closely with local authorities and partner agencies to address reports of highway obstructions and reduce any impact on local communities. Concerns reported by residents help identify problem locations and support joint action where needed. Members of the public are encouraged to report highway obstructions to the appropriate authority so that they can be assessed and dealt with by the organisation best placed to take action. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
What members in Paddock Wood are saying are the issues in the area:
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Upcoming Events
- Notcutts Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge Road, TN2 4QN
- 12/11/2026 15:00
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- Tesco Superstore, Rye Road, TN18 4HG
- 17/11/2026 13:00
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- Tesco Express, 14 Commercial Road, TN12 6EL
- 17/11/2026 13:00
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- Southborough Civic Centre, 137 London Road, TN4 0NA
- 20/11/2026 10:00
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- Asda Tunbridge Wells Superstore, Longfield Road, TN2 3EY
- 21/11/2026 10:00
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- Paddock Wood Community Centre, TN12 6EB
- 26/01/2027 10:00
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- Paddock Wood Community Centre, TN12 6EB
- 13/02/2027 10:00
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