Neighbourhood Watch Swanscombe

28/05/2026

Below we have shared the results of an operation that was conducted by our local police officers / the Community Safety Unit at Kent Police.

“Dear residents of Swanscombe,

You may have noticed a higher police presence in your area over the last few weeks and we wanted to share why and our results with you.

Kent Police Officers have been deployed on an operation to Swanscombe, Dartford to target issues raised by residents of Swanscombe following recent door to door surveys. These issues include, Anti-social behaviour, specifically relating to off‑road bikes, e‑scooters, nuisance youths, and drug supply.

Officers have had some brilliant results that I wanted to share displaying the good work of officers who are working hard to tackle the problems you have raised in your area. These are the results from just ONE shift:

3 x Possession with intent to supply drugs arrests - all separate arrests/incidents, in the space of 1 hour in Swanscombe.
1 x Arrest for Possession Offensive Weapon, Common Assault, Section 4 Public Order
2 x Knife seizures
3 x Victim statement obtained
1 x Arrest – Threats to Kill, Common Assault x 2, S4a Public Order
7 x E Scooter Seizure
1 x E scooter Traffic offence reports.
5 x Traffic offence repots. For careless driving - Surron Bike, No MOT, Cords exposed, insufficient tread
1 x Arrest for Drug drive
2 x Vehicle section 23 Misuse of drugs act search
6 x Person Section 23 Misuse of drugs act search
4 x Section 1 PACE search
1 x Community resolution for possession Class B cannabis.

These are the kind of results we can get with your intelligence and reporting. This is a brilliant result for Swanscombe. This operation is on going and we hope to share some further results with you in due course.


Kind regards, Your beat officers.
PC 15680 DALY & PC 15800 HODGE”

We would like to thank the Kent Police Community Safety unit for acting upon information shared with them by Residents and ourselves with regard’s to issues effecting Swanscombe Residents on a day to day basis.

Most importantly this shows how important it is for Residents to make sure they are reporting incidents to Kent Police no matter how small or big as if the police are not aware they can not tackle the issues we are all dealing with.

Many thanks
Swanscombe Neighbourhood Watch

27/05/2026

As many may already be aware today (Wednesday 27th May 2026) there was a major incident that took place in Swanscombe, on the footpath that leads from Stanhope Road down into Northfleet.

We would like to send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and those affected by the incident that took place today.

We would also like to thank the members of our team who stepped up and went out to try and help with traffic management on Stanhope Road (while emergency services were trying to make there way to scene), as well as the fast response for all the emergency services who attended today’s incident.

When such a situation takes place it makes people panic / worry and our team were out and visible within the community to help keep things moving to prevent anything further from occurring.

We understand how this type of incident may have effected those who may have been present and or witnessed the incident and we would like to remind all that if any support is required we are always willing to help get those effected in contact with the relevant organisations. We are only a private message / email away.

Just a gentle reminder to all especially parents with children who may be out having fun during the hot weather we are currently experiencing to remind children of the dangers of swimming in lakes and rivers.

Many thanks
Swanscombe Neighbourhood Watch

23/05/2026

We have been asked share this on behalf of the Community Hub.

There will be a seated exercise class taking place at the Swanscombe & Greenhithe Community Hub (The Old Fire Station, Church Road Swanscombe) starting from the 15th June 2026 between 10:30 and 14:30

This would be extremely useful for elderly Residents so please do share.

Many thanks
Swanscombe Neighbourhood Watch

18/05/2026

A massive well done to Kent Police for undertaking an operation in Swanscombe on Saturday 9th May targeting suspicious activity and the use of illegal e-scooters / bikes.

Plain clothes officers from the Dartford Community Safety Unit and officers from other units come together to target anyone acting suspiciously as well as using intelligence / concerns gathered from local residents.

Please read through the attached article released from Kent Police about the operation and its outcome.

Many thanks
Swanscombe Neighbourhood Watch

03/05/2026

STOLEN MOTORCYCLE

The motorcycle pictured below (Orange / White KTM Duke) was stolen during the early hours of the morning on Saturday 3rd May 2026 from the driveway of a property in Swanscombe High Street.

Since the motorcycle has been stolen, it has been seen to be riding around Swanscombe in a dangerous manner including on pavements.

We ask all to remain vigilant and if you see this motorcycle, to please call 999 as soon as possible with a description of those on the motorcycle and direction of travel, with the reference number 03-1120.

We also ask those with any CCTV on Swanscombe High Street and or surrounding roads to check to see if you may of caught the theft or those responsible making there way away from Swanscombe High Street with the motorcycle, and if you have to please make contact with us via messenger or email.

Many thanks
Swanscombe Neighbourhood Watch

12/04/2026

Sadly due to repeated criminal damage being caused to the Go2 buses in Swanscombe.

Go2 will not be running any buses around Swanscombe.

This has had a massive effect on those who rely on these buses for transportation to work etc.

We ask that if you know any information about who may be responsible for causing the damage to the Go2 buses to contact us directly and all information will kept private and confidential. Alternatively you can contact 101 and provide any information about the incidents directly to Kent Police.

Many thanks
Swanscombe Neighbourhood Watch

10/04/2026

Thursday evening (Thursday 9th April 2026), a member of our Team (Lewis) attended the Swanscombe & Greenhithe Residents Association Public Meeting regarding the Galley Hill closure.

Lewis has been working hard on behalf of Swanscombe Neighbourhood Watch with dealing with HGVs that have been ignoring the weight restrictions in place in Swanscombe and helping Swanscombe Residents that have had properties and cars damaged due to HGVs getting themselves stuck in Swanscombe’s narrow streets.

Lewis made sure to show the panel and those present the upset and issues Swanscombe Residents face on a day to day basis due to the closure of Galley Hill.

On the panel was MP Jim Dickson, KCC project manager Toby Howe, KCC Highways management deputy, and Ian Burton (People of Stanhope).

KCC stated at the meeting yesterday evening that work will NOT start on Galley Hill before at least mid 2030, once all investigations and correct process has taken place, but KCC updated Swanscombe Residents on the extensive ground investigations that are taking place.

“KCC has been clear that Galley Hill Road will be repaired. However, due to the scale of the engineering challenge, along with planning and environmental requirements, the current timeline indicates completion later in the decade. While this is understandably frustrating, it reflects the complexity of delivering a safe and lasting solution.” - Statement from KCC Project manager Toby Howe,

MP Jim Dickson stated the Government will be releasing the ‘1bn Transport structure fund’ within the next 6 weeks and KCC need to make sure the bid for a sum of the money to help with the project cost which at the moment stands at 50 million pounds but this could increase with investigations, legal costs and the actual cost to finish Galley Hill.

Unfortunately there does not look like there is any plans to get Galley Hill fixed any time soon. For Swanscombe Residents and those in surrounding areas, this is not good enough, and we will continue to put pressure on the relevant partners to make sure Swanscombe Residents voices are heard.

Swanscombe Neighbourhood Watch will be continuing to work alongside our partner organisations and agencies to ensure the effects of the Galley Hill closure are continued to be raised to the relevant partners, as well as this we will continue to support Swanscombe Residents with the ongoing issues associated with the Galley Hill closure.

We would like to thank Dawn Johnson from Swanscombe and Greenhithe Residents' Association for inviting us to have someone from our SNW Team on the panel, to share the work we have been doing in Swanscombe with regards to the Galley Hill closure, and our partnership with Swanscombe Lorry Watch.

Many thanks
Swanscombe Neighbourhood Watch

06/04/2026

Unfortunately we have been made aware another fire has been set tonight (Monday 6th April 2026), this time a dog poo bin in Swanscombe Park in Park Road was set alight.

Thankfully the fire was spotted by residents and put out before it was able to spread.

If anyone may of seen anything suspicious or who may of set fire to the bin, please do contact us, all information remains private and confidential.

We ask that parents speak with there children that may possibly be out in Swanscombe during the school break, about the risks of setting fires and the damage it causes effects all Swanscombe Residents and those visiting the area.

Many thanks
Swanscombe Neighbourhood Watch

04/04/2026

Unfortunately it has came to our attention that the Pavilion on The Grove in Swanscombe has caught fire.

It is not yet apparent what has started the fire but Kent Fire & Rescue service is currently on scene fighting the fire.

Residents have reported a large amount of smoke and up to 10 fire engines at the scene.

If anyone may know any information or may have seen anything suspicious before the fire, please do get in contact with us. All information will remain private and confidential.

Many thanks
Swanscombe Neighbourhood Watch

02/04/2026

As many are aware, there has been increased Police Activity in Swanscombe in the past couple of days.

It has now been released by Kent Police that “Multiple arrests and charges made as part of fi****ms and drugs investigation”.

A number of arrests have been made, including some arrests of those who reside in Swanscombe.

Below is the full report released by Kent Police. Please feel free to take a read.

https://www.kent.police.uk/news/kent/latest/policing-news/multiple-arrests-and-charges-made-as-part-of-fi****ms-and-drugs-investigation/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQ7iQZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe-hRDM8LckffxDVP_tlzGMC6CslEpAbos15vwiuIC_pKOgHrC8Hq7O4eTBxM_aem_ATyKGrd680Wo1l65MronTQ

We would like to thank Kent Police for their continued efforts in dealing with organised criminality in Swanscombe including drug dealing and the selling of illegal fi****ms.

Many thanks
Swanscombe Neighbourhood Watch

Seventeen people have been arrested and six charged as part of an ongoing investigation into fi****ms and drug offences across Kent.