Bockhanger

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

Bockhanger Local Policing Team

Daniel Brown

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Catapults. 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. We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next. Actioned 17 July 2026
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. We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next. Actioned 17 July 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. 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. We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next. Actioned 17 July 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 14 April 2026	Speed checks have been carried out in areas where residents have reported concerns about speeding and unsafe driving. During this activity, officers have monitored vehicle speeds, engaged with drivers and taken action where offences have been identified. On Trinity Road, one driver was arrested for driving while over the legal alcohol limit and has since been charged to appear in court. In Repton and Kennington, 2 vehicles were seized after officers established, they were being driven without insurance. These seizures were the result of proactive patrols and information provided by local residents. Officers will continue to carry out targeted enforcement activity against drivers who pose a risk to other road users, helping to improve road safety and address concerns raised by the community. Actioned 30 June 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 14 April 2026	Following reports of motorcycles being ridden on footpaths and in local parks, officers have increased patrols in these areas to deter antisocial behaviour and respond to concerns raised by residents. During one incident, officers observed a rider using a moped in an antisocial manner on Beecholme Drive. The rider failed to stop for police and continued onto the cycle and pedestrian path near Ashford Rugby Club before being detained. The individual was arrested on suspicion of several offences, including dangerous driving and failing to stop for police. During a search, officers found and seized 2 catapults and a quantity of cannabis. Officers will continue to patrol local footpaths, parks and open spaces to identify offenders, address antisocial behaviour and help keep the community safe. Actioned 30 June 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 14 April 2026	Officers have been working closely with a local housing provider to tackle serious antisocial behaviour and drug-related activity at a property in the Repton area. Following repeated reports from residents, a full Closure Order was obtained for the address. A Closure Order is a legal measure that allows a property to be closed when it is associated with significant crime, disorder or antisocial behaviour. This action has successfully disrupted the criminal activity and antisocial behaviour linked to the property, helping to improve the quality of life for nearby residents. Anyone who enters or attempts to return to the property in breach of the Closure Order can be arrested and brought before the courts. Officers will continue to work with partner agencies to address issues of this nature and protect local communities from crime and antisocial behaviour. Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Catapults.

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.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned 17 July 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 17 July 2026

Actioned 17 July 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 17 July 2026

Actioned 17 July 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

Speed checks have been carried out in areas where residents have reported concerns about speeding and unsafe driving. During this activity, officers have monitored vehicle speeds, engaged with drivers and taken action where offences have been identified. On Trinity Road, one driver was arrested for driving while over the legal alcohol limit and has since been charged to appear in court.

In Repton and Kennington, 2 vehicles were seized after officers established, they were being driven without insurance. These seizures were the result of proactive patrols and information provided by local residents. Officers will continue to carry out targeted enforcement activity against drivers who pose a risk to other road users, helping to improve road safety and address concerns raised by the community.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 14 April 2026

Following reports of motorcycles being ridden on footpaths and in local parks, officers have increased patrols in these areas to deter antisocial behaviour and respond to concerns raised by residents. During one incident, officers observed a rider using a moped in an antisocial manner on Beecholme Drive. The rider failed to stop for police and continued onto the cycle and pedestrian path near Ashford Rugby Club before being detained. The individual was arrested on suspicion of several offences, including dangerous driving and failing to stop for police. During a search, officers found and seized 2 catapults and a quantity of cannabis. Officers will continue to patrol local footpaths, parks and open spaces to identify offenders, address antisocial behaviour and help keep the community safe.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 14 April 2026

Officers have been working closely with a local housing provider to tackle serious antisocial behaviour and drug-related activity at a property in the Repton area. Following repeated reports from residents, a full Closure Order was obtained for the address. A Closure Order is a legal measure that allows a property to be closed when it is associated with significant crime, disorder or antisocial behaviour. This action has successfully disrupted the criminal activity and antisocial behaviour linked to the property, helping to improve the quality of life for nearby residents. Anyone who enters or attempts to return to the property in breach of the Closure Order can be arrested and brought before the courts. Officers will continue to work with partner agencies to address issues of this nature and protect local communities from crime and antisocial behaviour.

Actioned 30 June 2026