Take part in the 2026 Annual Policing Survey – open now

Monday, September 28, 2026

How safe do you feel in your community? That’s the question Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott is asking residents.  

The Annual Policing Survey 2026 is now live and the people of Kent are encouraged to take part – giving up mere minutes of their time.  

It aims to gather information on areas of antisocial behaviour, and general opinions on police performance and trust.  

“It’s my job to ensure your voices are heard,” Matthew Scott said.   

“Kent Police Officers, Staff and volunteers are working tirelessly to ensure problem areas are identified and tackled, but I need your voices to understand where an impact is being made.

"Without this survey I won’t know if my goals to cut crime, support victims and build trust are being met. Your input will make a real difference.” 

Matthew’s elected role as Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner is to hold the Chief Constable to account, and the Annual Policing Survey is one of the core ways people can provide such vital feedback.  

Matthew said: “Once the survey has concluded I will look at the responses and use them in discussions with the Chief Constable Tim Smith at my quarterly Performance and Delivery Board. 

“This is where the Chief Constable reports on progress on delivering against the priorities I have set in my Police & Crime plan.” 

In 2025, more than 1,000 responses were recorded within the first week of the survey’s launch, with a total of 5,401 received in total. It is hoped that this number can be beaten this month.  

How can I take part?   

The survey is anonymous and is estimated to take around five minutes. The direct link to it can be accessed here.

PCC Matthew Scott thanks everyone who has already taken the time to complete this year’s survey.  

ENDS 

Note to editors 

PCC Matthew Scott is available for interview upon request