Rural Tunbridge Wells

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

Rural Tunbridge Wells Local Policing Team

Kady Cartwright

Police Constable

Lauren Latter

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety. Issued 22 July 2026	The local officer continues to support road safety across the area by carrying out regular speed checks at locations where concerns have been raised by residents. Using knowledge of the local road network, enforcement activity is focused on areas where speeding is most likely to pose a risk to the community. Drivers found exceeding the speed limit may be prosecuted or offered educational courses to help them better understand the dangers of speeding and the impact it can have on other road users. Through a combination of enforcement and education, this ongoing work aims to make local roads safer for everyone. Actioned 30 September 2026
Fly tipping. Issued 22 July 2026	Officers work closely with local authorities and partner agencies to monitor reports of fly-tipping and identify any locations that experience repeat incidents. Where problem areas are identified, police will support efforts to deter offending, gather information and assist with investigations into those responsible. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting fly-tipping to the appropriate authority, as these reports help build a clearer picture of the issue and enable action to be taken where necessary. Regular reporting is key to helping partners target resources and address ongoing concerns within the community. Actioned 30 September 2026
Drug taking. Issued 22 July 2026	The local officer continues to work proactively to address reports of drug use within the community. Working alongside colleagues and specialist teams, officers carry out regular patrols in locations where concerns have been raised to deter drug-related activity, identify those involved and gather information to support enforcement action. Community information plays a vital role in this work, and residents are encouraged to continue reporting any concerns about drug use or drug-related activity. Information provided by the public helps officers build intelligence, target patrols effectively and take action where it is needed most. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety.

Issued 22 July 2026

The local officer continues to support road safety across the area by carrying out regular speed checks at locations where concerns have been raised by residents. Using knowledge of the local road network, enforcement activity is focused on areas where speeding is most likely to pose a risk to the community. Drivers found exceeding the speed limit may be prosecuted or offered educational courses to help them better understand the dangers of speeding and the impact it can have on other road users. Through a combination of enforcement and education, this ongoing work aims to make local roads safer for everyone.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 22 July 2026

Officers work closely with local authorities and partner agencies to monitor reports of fly-tipping and identify any locations that experience repeat incidents. Where problem areas are identified, police will support efforts to deter offending, gather information and assist with investigations into those responsible. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting fly-tipping to the appropriate authority, as these reports help build a clearer picture of the issue and enable action to be taken where necessary. Regular reporting is key to helping partners target resources and address ongoing concerns within the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 22 July 2026

The local officer continues to work proactively to address reports of drug use within the community. Working alongside colleagues and specialist teams, officers carry out regular patrols in locations where concerns have been raised to deter drug-related activity, identify those involved and gather information to support enforcement action. Community information plays a vital role in this work, and residents are encouraged to continue reporting any concerns about drug use or drug-related activity. Information provided by the public helps officers build intelligence, target patrols effectively and take action where it is needed most.

Actioned 30 September 2026