Upper Weald

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

Upper Weald Local Policing Team

Aaron Hobday

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 14 April 2026	Neighbourhood officers have continued to address concerns about nuisance vehicles and abandoned or untaxed vehicles through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. During patrols in Greenside, High Halden, officers identified a vehicle that had been untaxed since July 2025. The vehicle was recovered, and the owner will be required to pay the relevant recovery and storage fees before it can be released. Following concerns raised by Neighbourhood Watch about nuisance vehicles in Orchards Field, Bethersden, officers carried out proactive patrols in the area. As a result, two vehicles were seized and recovered. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will now seek to recover any outstanding vehicle-related fees from the registered keepers. If the owners fail to make contact within the required timescales, the vehicles may be disposed of. Officers will continue to carry out patrols, respond to concerns raised by residents and take enforcement action where appropriate to address nuisance vehicles and improve road safety within the community. Actioned 30 June 2026
Catapults. Issued 14 April 2026	There has been a noticeable reduction in catapult-related incidents following the issuing of Community Protection Warnings (CPWs). A CPW is a formal warning used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the community and may lead to further enforcement action if the behaviour continues. Despite this positive progress, officers continue to carry out high-visibility and proactive patrols in the Egerton area following recent reports. We encourage residents to continue reporting any catapult-related antisocial behaviour or criminal activity, as information from the community helps officers identify offenders and take appropriate action. As part of ongoing prevention work, a new educational video has been developed for local schools to highlight the dangers and consequences of catapult-related crime, including the harm it can cause to wildlife. This is currently being delivered by officers to local schools to raise awareness and help prevent further incidents. Actioned 30 June 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 14 April 2026	Following reports from local residents of a pit bike being ridden in an antisocial manner between Bethersden and Great Chart, the Neighbourhood Officer carried out enquiries and successfully identified both the rider and the motorcycle involved. As a result, a Section 59 warning was issued to the rider in the presence of their parents. A Section 59 warning is a legal warning that can be given when a vehicle is used in a manner that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to others. If the rider is found using the motorcycle in an antisocial manner again within the next 12 months, police have the power to seize the vehicle. Officers will continue to respond to reports of nuisance motorcycle use, carry out targeted patrols and take appropriate action against those whose behaviour negatively affects the local community. Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

Neighbourhood officers have continued to address concerns about nuisance vehicles and abandoned or untaxed vehicles through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. During patrols in Greenside, High Halden, officers identified a vehicle that had been untaxed since July 2025. The vehicle was recovered, and the owner will be required to pay the relevant recovery and storage fees before it can be released.

Following concerns raised by Neighbourhood Watch about nuisance vehicles in Orchards Field, Bethersden, officers carried out proactive patrols in the area. As a result, two vehicles were seized and recovered. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will now seek to recover any outstanding vehicle-related fees from the registered keepers. If the owners fail to make contact within the required timescales, the vehicles may be disposed of.

Officers will continue to carry out patrols, respond to concerns raised by residents and take enforcement action where appropriate to address nuisance vehicles and improve road safety within the community.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Catapults.

Issued 14 April 2026

There has been a noticeable reduction in catapult-related incidents following the issuing of Community Protection Warnings (CPWs). A CPW is a formal warning used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the community and may lead to further enforcement action if the behaviour continues.

Despite this positive progress, officers continue to carry out high-visibility and proactive patrols in the Egerton area following recent reports. We encourage residents to continue reporting any catapult-related antisocial behaviour or criminal activity, as information from the community helps officers identify offenders and take appropriate action.

As part of ongoing prevention work, a new educational video has been developed for local schools to highlight the dangers and consequences of catapult-related crime, including the harm it can cause to wildlife. This is currently being delivered by officers to local schools to raise awareness and help prevent further incidents.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 14 April 2026

Following reports from local residents of a pit bike being ridden in an antisocial manner between Bethersden and Great Chart, the Neighbourhood Officer carried out enquiries and successfully identified both the rider and the motorcycle involved.

As a result, a Section 59 warning was issued to the rider in the presence of their parents. A Section 59 warning is a legal warning that can be given when a vehicle is used in a manner that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to others. If the rider is found using the motorcycle in an antisocial manner again within the next 12 months, police have the power to seize the vehicle.

Officers will continue to respond to reports of nuisance motorcycle use, carry out targeted patrols and take appropriate action against those whose behaviour negatively affects the local community.

Actioned 30 June 2026