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
Theft. Issued 12 October 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 12 October 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 12 October 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 12 October 2026
E-Scooters and E-Bikes. Issued 12 October 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 12 October 2026
Catapults. Issued 17 July 2026	Officers continue to work with partner organisations to address concerns about catapult-related antisocial behaviour and wildlife crime in the Bockhanger and Bybrook areas. Increased patrols have been carried out in hotspot locations, helping to deter offending and identify those responsible. This work has resulted in an Acceptable Behaviour Agreement and a Community Protection Warning being issued. A Community Protection Warning is a formal warning given when a person's behaviour is having a negative impact on the community. Officers continue to work with those involved and monitor compliance to help prevent further incidents. Targeted patrols in locations identified by residents and Neighbourhood Watch groups have also resulted in several catapults being seized and removed from use. Through ongoing enforcement, education and partnership working, officers continue to tackle catapult misuse and protect local residents and wildlife. Actioned 30 September 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 17 July 2026	Officers continue to work with local businesses and partners to address concerns about antisocial and dangerous driving. Following reports from residents and businesses, targeted patrols and enforcement activity have been carried out in areas where concerns have been raised. This work has helped officers identify vehicles linked to antisocial driving, including excessive speeding, unnecessary engine revving and other behaviour that puts road users at risk. Where appropriate, officers have taken action against drivers and issued warnings. Continued offending may result in further enforcement action, including vehicle seizure. Officers will continue to monitor the area, respond to community concerns and take action against those whose driving has a negative impact on local residents. Actioned 30 September 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 17 July 2026	Officers continue to work with the Roads Policing Unit to tackle the antisocial use of motorcycles in the area. Targeted operations have been carried out in locations identified through reports from residents, helping officers identify offenders, gather intelligence and take enforcement action where appropriate. These patrols have focused on areas where motorcycles have been ridden in an antisocial manner, including footpaths and public open spaces. Officers continue to respond to information provided by the community and carry out follow-up enquiries to identify those responsible. Through ongoing enforcement activity and partnership working, officers aim to reduce the impact of nuisance motorcycles and improve safety for local residents. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Theft.

Issued 12 October 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 12 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 12 October 2026

Actioned 12 October 2026

E-Scooters and E-Bikes.

Issued 12 October 2026

Actioned 12 October 2026

Catapults.

Issued 17 July 2026

Officers continue to work with partner organisations to address concerns about catapult-related antisocial behaviour and wildlife crime in the Bockhanger and Bybrook areas.

Increased patrols have been carried out in hotspot locations, helping to deter offending and identify those responsible. This work has resulted in an Acceptable Behaviour Agreement and a Community Protection Warning being issued. A Community Protection Warning is a formal warning given when a person's behaviour is having a negative impact on the community. Officers continue to work with those involved and monitor compliance to help prevent further incidents.

Targeted patrols in locations identified by residents and Neighbourhood Watch groups have also resulted in several catapults being seized and removed from use. Through ongoing enforcement, education and partnership working, officers continue to tackle catapult misuse and protect local residents and wildlife.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 17 July 2026

Officers continue to work with local businesses and partners to address concerns about antisocial and dangerous driving. Following reports from residents and businesses, targeted patrols and enforcement activity have been carried out in areas where concerns have been raised. This work has helped officers identify vehicles linked to antisocial driving, including excessive speeding, unnecessary engine revving and other behaviour that puts road users at risk. Where appropriate, officers have taken action against drivers and issued warnings. Continued offending may result in further enforcement action, including vehicle seizure. Officers will continue to monitor the area, respond to community concerns and take action against those whose driving has a negative impact on local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 17 July 2026

Officers continue to work with the Roads Policing Unit to tackle the antisocial use of motorcycles in the area. Targeted operations have been carried out in locations identified through reports from residents, helping officers identify offenders, gather intelligence and take enforcement action where appropriate. These patrols have focused on areas where motorcycles have been ridden in an antisocial manner, including footpaths and public open spaces. Officers continue to respond to information provided by the community and carry out follow-up enquiries to identify those responsible. Through ongoing enforcement activity and partnership working, officers aim to reduce the impact of nuisance motorcycles and improve safety for local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026