Downs North
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.
Downs North Local Policing Team
Aaron Hopkins
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
|
Road safety issues. Issued 17 July 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. Actioned 17 July 2026 |
|
Wildlife crime issues. Issued 17 July 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. Actioned 17 July 2026 |
|
Fly tipping. Issued 17 July 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. Actioned 17 July 2026 |
What members in Downs North are saying are the issues in the area:
Latest Alerts
Property Marking Event - Tackling Rural Farm Equipment Thefts : Thu 10 Sep 16:00
Dear Resident, I will be holding a surgery at Perry Court Farm, Ashford at 16:00 on 10/09/202...
Local Priorities Wildlife crime issues Concern Update - Vehicle seized in poaching in Eastwell.
Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Wildlife crime issues, which peo...
Property Marking Event at Ashford Cattle Market : Wed 09 Sep 10:00
Dear Resident, The Rural Task Force and Neighbourhood Officers will be attending an event at t...
5 KFAS Fraud Alerts
Resident Good afternoon, Please find attached this week’s KFAS fraud alerts. Feel free to sh...
Community Safety Units Becoming Neighbourhood Policing Teams
Resident I am writing to update you on a change to the name of Kent Police’s neighbourhood tea...
The Butterfly Project - Walk and Talk : Sat 26 Sep 18:00
Dear Resident, Neighbourhood Officers will be holding The Butterfly Project - Walk and Talk, m...
Two Arrested Following Attempted Burglary at Construction Site
Kent Police officers arrested two men in the early hours of 7 September 2026 following reports of su...
Romney Marsh Ploughing Match : Sun 06 Sep 10:00
Dear Resident, We are encouraging the public to have their say. In attendance at the communi...
Upcoming Events
- Perry Court Farm, Canterbury Road, TN25 4ES
- 10/09/2026 16:00
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- Starbucks Ashford Designer Outlet,, TN24 0SD
- 26/09/2026 18:00
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- Starbucks Ashford Designer Outlet, , TN24 0SD
- 02/10/2026 18:00
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- The Hub - Wye, , TN25 5BX
- 07/10/2026 14:00
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- Charing Playing Fields, , TN27 0JJ
- 21/10/2026 10:00
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- Starbucks Ashford Designer Outlet, , TN24 0SD
- 06/11/2026 18:00
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- Starbucks Ashford Designer Outlet, , TN24 0SD
- 04/12/2026 18:00
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