Weald South

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

Weald South Local Policing Team

Stuart Picton

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Nuisance motorcycles. 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
Road safety issues. 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
Wildlife crime. 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
Wildlife crime issues. Issued 17 July 2026	A vehicle was stopped in Shadoxhurst as the driver was disqualified. The vehicle had travelled from out of the district, and this is consistent with offenders targeting our rural community. A further 2 vehicles were pursued by police to disrupt offenders. One vehicle was eventually stopped and multiple persons were arrested. Finally, a further vehicle was seized linked to wildlife crime in Sussex. This is an example of joint border work where offenders move between forces to commit wildlife crimes. During these collaborative patrols, intelligence is shared to disrupt long-term offending. Actioned 30 September 2026
Farm equipment theft. Issued 17 July 2026	Property marking events have taken place at the Cattle Auction Sales at Ashford Cattle Market. This gives farmers and businesses to protect their property. By marking agricultural machinery, it is less attractive to thieves and easier for police to identify once recovered. We have continued to patrol rural areas and hotspots of note following feedback from the rural community via FarmWatch. Actioned 30 September 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 17 July 2026	Officers continue to tackle nuisance motorcycles and antisocial vehicle use in the Warehorne, Hamstreet and Finberry areas through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. Following reports of a noisy vehicle being driven at excessive speeds in Warehorne and Hamstreet, officers identified the driver and issued a Section 59 warning. A Section 59 warning can be issued when a vehicle is being used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to others, and continued offending may result in the vehicle being seized. Officers have also carried out speed checks on rural roads, stopping drivers and providing advice and education where appropriate to encourage safer driving. In Finberry, additional patrols have been carried out following reports of motorcycles being ridden in an antisocial manner, and intelligence is being developed to identify those responsible. Through ongoing patrols, enforcement and community engagement, officers continue to address road safety concerns and reduce the impact of nuisance vehicles on local residents. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance motorcycles.

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

Road safety issues.

Issued 12 October 2026

Actioned 12 October 2026

Wildlife crime.

Issued 12 October 2026

Actioned 12 October 2026

Wildlife crime issues.

Issued 17 July 2026

A vehicle was stopped in Shadoxhurst as the driver was disqualified. The vehicle had travelled from out of the district, and this is consistent with offenders targeting our rural community. A further 2 vehicles were pursued by police to disrupt offenders. One vehicle was eventually stopped and multiple persons were arrested. Finally, a further vehicle was seized linked to wildlife crime in Sussex. This is an example of joint border work where offenders move between forces to commit wildlife crimes. During these collaborative patrols, intelligence is shared to disrupt long-term offending.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Farm equipment theft.

Issued 17 July 2026

Property marking events have taken place at the Cattle Auction Sales at Ashford Cattle Market. This gives farmers and businesses to protect their property. By marking agricultural machinery, it is less attractive to thieves and easier for police to identify once recovered. We have continued to patrol rural areas and hotspots of note following feedback from the rural community via FarmWatch.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 17 July 2026

Officers continue to tackle nuisance motorcycles and antisocial vehicle use in the Warehorne, Hamstreet and Finberry areas through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. Following reports of a noisy vehicle being driven at excessive speeds in Warehorne and Hamstreet, officers identified the driver and issued a Section 59 warning. A Section 59 warning can be issued when a vehicle is being used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to others, and continued offending may result in the vehicle being seized.

Officers have also carried out speed checks on rural roads, stopping drivers and providing advice and education where appropriate to encourage safer driving. In Finberry, additional patrols have been carried out following reports of motorcycles being ridden in an antisocial manner, and intelligence is being developed to identify those responsible. Through ongoing patrols, enforcement and community engagement, officers continue to address road safety concerns and reduce the impact of nuisance vehicles on local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026