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

Daniel Brown

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers have been carrying out high‑visibility patrols in hotspot areas where antisocial behaviour has been reported. A joint visit was also carried out with partner agencies to target repeat offenders. One illegal motorbike was seized, and the rider was reported for driving offences. In a separate incident, another rider was given a Section 59 warning in relation to antisocial behaviour. A Section 59 warning is issued when a vehicle is being used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to the public. If the rider or the motorbike is seen causing antisocial behaviour again, police have the power to seize the bike. Actioned 23 March 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 03 February 2026	A vehicle was seized after it was found unattended and parked on the road without valid tax. Officers have also carried out stop checks on a number of vehicles believed to be linked to drug‑related activity. Several vehicles were seized for having no insurance, and a number of drivers were reported for a range of driving offences. Patrols are continuing to focus on hotspot locations highlighted by residents. Actioned 23 March 2026
Antisocial behaviour (ASB) - general. Issued 03 February 2026	Acceptable Behaviour Agreements were issued to children identified as being involved in local disorder. These agreements have had a positive impact and have helped reduce incidents of antisocial behaviour. An Acceptable Behaviour Agreement sets clear rules and expectations and supports the young person and their family to make positive changes. Close joint working with partner agencies has further supported this reduction, helping to ensure a coordinated and effective approach across the district. In addition, targeted activity at addresses linked to antisocial behaviour has identified drug dealing activity in the Repton and Goat Lees areas. This has led to several arrests for offences including obstructing police and possession of an offensive weapon. This work has disrupted criminal activity and helped improve community safety. We continue to work closely with the relevant housing associations to achieve a lasting, long‑term reduction in antisocial behaviour. Actioned 23 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 14 April 2026

Actioned 14 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 14 April 2026

Actioned 14 April 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have been carrying out high‑visibility patrols in hotspot areas where antisocial behaviour has been reported. A joint visit was also carried out with partner agencies to target repeat offenders.

One illegal motorbike was seized, and the rider was reported for driving offences. In a separate incident, another rider was given a Section 59 warning in relation to antisocial behaviour. A Section 59 warning is issued when a vehicle is being used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to the public. If the rider or the motorbike is seen causing antisocial behaviour again, police have the power to seize the bike.

Actioned 23 March 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 February 2026

A vehicle was seized after it was found unattended and parked on the road without valid tax.

Officers have also carried out stop checks on a number of vehicles believed to be linked to drug‑related activity. Several vehicles were seized for having no insurance, and a number of drivers were reported for a range of driving offences.

Patrols are continuing to focus on hotspot locations highlighted by residents.

Actioned 23 March 2026

Antisocial behaviour (ASB) - general.

Issued 03 February 2026

Acceptable Behaviour Agreements were issued to children identified as being involved in local disorder. These agreements have had a positive impact and have helped reduce incidents of antisocial behaviour. An Acceptable Behaviour Agreement sets clear rules and expectations and supports the young person and their family to make positive changes.

Close joint working with partner agencies has further supported this reduction, helping to ensure a coordinated and effective approach across the district.

In addition, targeted activity at addresses linked to antisocial behaviour has identified drug dealing activity in the Repton and Goat Lees areas. This has led to several arrests for offences including obstructing police and possession of an offensive weapon. This work has disrupted criminal activity and helped improve community safety.

We continue to work closely with the relevant housing associations to achieve a lasting, long‑term reduction in antisocial behaviour.

Actioned 23 March 2026

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