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

Lauren Latter (Kent Police, Police Constable, Tunbridge Wells Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Lauren Latter

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

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

Fly tipping.

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

Drug dealing.

Issued 03 February 2026

Kent Police has placed significant focus on this issue within the community. Officers have been working to deter offending and make sure that any interaction that could lead to a positive outcome has done so. This work has resulted in a number of arrests linked to these offences, leading to fines, education, disruption and, where required, entry into the criminal justice system through the courts.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Farming equipment thefts.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers continue to work closely with the community regarding incidents of this nature. We work with the Rural Task Force to ensure that the correct incidents are being recorded, monitored, detected and deterred. We encourage members of the community to continue to report incidents of a suspicious nature that could ultimately lead to the detection of crime.

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 Rural Tunbridge Wells 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 ...

Kent Police
07/05/2026 08:44:10

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Seizure of Catapults

Dear residents, We would like to inform you that PC Cartwright and PC Latter, with the assistance of...

Kent Police
06/05/2026 16:42:02

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An opportunity to discuss local matters : Fri 22 May 15:00

Dear Resident, PC DEERING will be holding a surgery Outside The Co-op, Cranbrook at 22.05.2026 be...

Kent Police
01/05/2026 09:30:37

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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...

Kent Police
28/04/2026 15:20:44

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Speed Checks Conducted

This week, PC Latter, PC Cartwright and PC Whitehead carried out speed checks in Horsmonden and Lamb...

Kent Police
24/04/2026 23:06:18

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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, ...

Kent Police
22/04/2026 13:23:17

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Community Priorities Update

Good morning residents, Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our recent survey. We a...

Kent Police
22/04/2026 08:00:16

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Upcoming Events

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Drop in session, Lamberhurst
  • Lamberhurst Village Hall, The Broadway, TN3 8DA
  • 20/05/2026 12:30
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