Bircholt

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

Bircholt Local Policing Team

Aaron Hopkins

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Residential burglary. 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
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
Road safety issues. Issued 17 July 2026	Officers have carried out targeted road safety operations across the area, with a particular focus on speeding. During three dedicated days of action, more than 25 speeding tickets were issued, including to drivers using the A252. Officers have also carried out enforcement activity on roads with a history of collisions, including the A20 Hythe Road in Smeeth, to help improve safety and reduce the risk of further incidents. Local officers continue to work with parish councils and Community Speedwatch groups to address concerns raised by residents and target enforcement activity where it is needed most. Actioned 30 September 2026
Wildlife crime issues. Issued 17 July 2026	Officers continue to work with the Rural Task Force to tackle wildlife crime, including reports of poaching in the Westwell, Eastwell, Charing and Brabourne areas. Following recent incidents, officers seized vehicles linked to suspected poaching activity and enquiries remain ongoing to identify those responsible. Regular patrols are carried out in known hotspot locations, and officers will continue to stop and disrupt suspicious vehicles where appropriate. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity, as information from the public plays an important role in helping officers prevent wildlife crime and protect rural communities. Actioned 30 September 2026
Fly tipping. Issued 17 July 2026	Officers continue to work with Ashford Borough Council to tackle fly-tipping through joint patrols and enforcement activity. By sharing information and intelligence, officers and council teams have targeted suspected illegal waste carriers through proactive vehicle stops and compliance checks. Further joint days of action are planned in response to concerns raised by local parish councils and residents, helping to prevent fly-tipping and protect the local environment. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Residential burglary.

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

Actioned 12 October 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 12 October 2026

Actioned 12 October 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 17 July 2026

Officers have carried out targeted road safety operations across the area, with a particular focus on speeding. During three dedicated days of action, more than 25 speeding tickets were issued, including to drivers using the A252.

Officers have also carried out enforcement activity on roads with a history of collisions, including the A20 Hythe Road in Smeeth, to help improve safety and reduce the risk of further incidents. Local officers continue to work with parish councils and Community Speedwatch groups to address concerns raised by residents and target enforcement activity where it is needed most.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Wildlife crime issues.

Issued 17 July 2026

Officers continue to work with the Rural Task Force to tackle wildlife crime, including reports of poaching in the Westwell, Eastwell, Charing and Brabourne areas.

Following recent incidents, officers seized vehicles linked to suspected poaching activity and enquiries remain ongoing to identify those responsible. Regular patrols are carried out in known hotspot locations, and officers will continue to stop and disrupt suspicious vehicles where appropriate. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity, as information from the public plays an important role in helping officers prevent wildlife crime and protect rural communities.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 17 July 2026

Officers continue to work with Ashford Borough Council to tackle fly-tipping through joint patrols and enforcement activity. By sharing information and intelligence, officers and council teams have targeted suspected illegal waste carriers through proactive vehicle stops and compliance checks. Further joint days of action are planned in response to concerns raised by local parish councils and residents, helping to prevent fly-tipping and protect the local environment.

Actioned 30 September 2026