West Hill

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

Robert Lang

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Drug dealing. Issued 16 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 16 April 2026
Fly tipping. Issued 16 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 16 April 2026
Road safety. Issued 16 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 16 April 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 03 February 2026	The local beat officer has arranged and attended meetings with Neighbourhood Watch members to discuss the issue. During these discussions, residents were asked to provide specific information, such as patterns of activity or vehicle registration numbers, to help build a clearer picture. This information is still being gathered. Once enough intelligence is available, appropriate action will be taken. Actioned 31 March 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 03 February 2026	PC Lang has carried out high‑visibility patrols in the area and has moved on vehicles that were stopping unnecessarily and causing obstructions. He has also completed additional training that allows him to seize vehicles under certain conditions. This will help officers deal more efficiently with vehicles that are parked illegally. Actioned 31 March 2026
Fly tipping. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers have been working with Dartford Borough Council’s waste management team to identify locations that may be vulnerable to fly‑tipping. Advice has been provided on ways to make these areas less accessible and harder to use for dumping waste, helping to prevent future incidents. Actioned 31 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Drug dealing.

Issued 16 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 16 April 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 16 April 2026

Actioned 16 April 2026

Road safety.

Issued 16 April 2026

Actioned 16 April 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 03 February 2026

The local beat officer has arranged and attended meetings with Neighbourhood Watch members to discuss the issue. During these discussions, residents were asked to provide specific information, such as patterns of activity or vehicle registration numbers, to help build a clearer picture.

This information is still being gathered. Once enough intelligence is available, appropriate action will be taken.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 February 2026

PC Lang has carried out high‑visibility patrols in the area and has moved on vehicles that were stopping unnecessarily and causing obstructions.

He has also completed additional training that allows him to seize vehicles under certain conditions. This will help officers deal more efficiently with vehicles that are parked illegally.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have been working with Dartford Borough Council’s waste management team to identify locations that may be vulnerable to fly‑tipping.

Advice has been provided on ways to make these areas less accessible and harder to use for dumping waste, helping to prevent future incidents.

Actioned 31 March 2026

What members in West Hill are saying are the issues in the area:

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