Crime Squad Snaps Up Kent’s Worst Villains
Since February 2019, the Chief Constable’s Crime Squad has been putting Kent’s most dangerous criminals behind bars. Armed robbers, car thieves, ram-raiders, and burglary gangs have all felt the full force of the law thanks to this hard-hitting team.
Impressive Prison Time Rack-Up
In just the past year, the squad has locked up offenders for a staggering 405 years. They’ve executed 140 warrants, arrested 240 individuals, and issued 535 charges. Since their launch, these figures soar even higher: 1,318 years of jail sentences handed down, 850 arrests made, 428 warrants carried out, and 2,415 charges issued.
“You only need to look at the results we are achieving to see we are doing just that,” said Detective Superintendent Shaun White, who leads the squad. “More than 1,300 years in prison sentences and close to 2,500 charges is a testament to the outstanding expertise of my officers – they have undoubtedly made the county safer.”
Meet the Crime Squad
- 30+ officers based across Kent
- Specialist detectives and intelligence-led patrols
- Real-time crime trend analysis by an in-house analyst
- Rapid identification and proactive targeting of offenders
These tactics allow swift disruption of criminals before they strike again.
Top Hauls: High-Profile Convictions
- 27 years jailed: Three men who broke into a Gillingham home, threatened a woman with a knife, and stole cash plus a luxury watch.
- 25 years total: Trio terrorising a Detling caravan site with threats and violence, including a stabbing.
- 22 years locked up: Two burglars behind ram raids, including an ATM theft and armed robberies in North Kent.
- 17 years combined: Three men responsible for knife-point robberies across Dover and Aylesham.
- 14 years between brothers: Robbery at a Chatham amusement arcade netting over £10,000.
- 12 years total: Two fake police officers threatening a Gravesend woman at knifepoint.
- 10 years combined: Two medical pros using NHS records to burgle homes and steal painkillers.
- 9.5 years: Couple who menaced a Folkestone shop worker with a bread knife.
- 9 years: Three Ashford drug dealers supplying heroin and crack cocaine.
- 8 years: Knife-wielding hooded robber holding a Ramsgate shop worker at knifepoint.
Detective Superintendent White added: “My officers are a fantastic team, using every power to hunt down criminals, from early-morning warrants to intricate investigations.”
“But the most important part is victim care. We support those traumatised by violent threats or burglaries far beyond just locking offenders up.”
“Crime of this level is rare thanks to our efforts, and we’re here to keep it that way. Anyone thinking of causing chaos in Kent, beware – the Crime Squad is coming for you.”
