Biddenden

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

Biddenden Local Policing Team

Aaron Hobday

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Catapults. Issued 17 July 2026	Officers continue to work with partner organisations to tackle catapult-related wildlife crime in Bethersden, High Halden and Great Chart. Working alongside specialist teams, officers have identified a number of young people linked to catapult incidents and carried out visits to their homes, engaging with both them and their parents. One young person has been issued with an Acceptable Behaviour Agreement, which is a voluntary agreement between the young person, their family and partner agencies that sets out clear expectations for future behaviour and encourages positive choices. Officers have also carried out targeted patrols in hotspot locations and used stop and search powers where lawful grounds existed. This activity has resulted in several catapults being seized and removed from use. Through ongoing enforcement, education and partnership working, officers continue to address catapult-related offending and help protect local communities and wildlife. Actioned 30 September 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 17 July 2026	Officers continue to carry out targeted patrols and enforcement activity in response to concerns about road safety. This work includes speed checks, vehicle stops and action against drivers who commit offences. Officers have also taken action against drivers found using vehicles without valid insurance, road tax or an MOT. Through ongoing patrols and enforcement, officers aim to improve road safety, deter offending and respond to concerns raised by local residents. Actioned 30 September 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 17 July 2026	Officers continue to tackle nuisance motorcycles in the local area through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. Following a report involving a motorcycle linked to offending, officers recovered a motorcycle in Hothfield and continue to work with residents to gather information and identify those responsible for nuisance motorcycle use. Officers have also engaged with the community through local events, providing crime prevention advice and encouraging residents to report concerns. Information from the public helps officers develop intelligence, target enforcement activity and improve safety within the community. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Catapults.

Issued 17 July 2026

Officers continue to work with partner organisations to tackle catapult-related wildlife crime in Bethersden, High Halden and Great Chart.

Working alongside specialist teams, officers have identified a number of young people linked to catapult incidents and carried out visits to their homes, engaging with both them and their parents. One young person has been issued with an Acceptable Behaviour Agreement, which is a voluntary agreement between the young person, their family and partner agencies that sets out clear expectations for future behaviour and encourages positive choices. Officers have also carried out targeted patrols in hotspot locations and used stop and search powers where lawful grounds existed. This activity has resulted in several catapults being seized and removed from use. Through ongoing enforcement, education and partnership working, officers continue to address catapult-related offending and help protect local communities and wildlife.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 17 July 2026

Officers continue to carry out targeted patrols and enforcement activity in response to concerns about road safety. This work includes speed checks, vehicle stops and action against drivers who commit offences. Officers have also taken action against drivers found using vehicles without valid insurance, road tax or an MOT. Through ongoing patrols and enforcement, officers aim to improve road safety, deter offending and respond to concerns raised by local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 17 July 2026

Officers continue to tackle nuisance motorcycles in the local area through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. Following a report involving a motorcycle linked to offending, officers recovered a motorcycle in Hothfield and continue to work with residents to gather information and identify those responsible for nuisance motorcycle use.

Officers have also engaged with the community through local events, providing crime prevention advice and encouraging residents to report concerns. Information from the public helps officers develop intelligence, target enforcement activity and improve safety within the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026