Newtown

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

Michael Cooper

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Unlawful obstruction. 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
Shoplifting. 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 use. 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 use. Issued 03 February 2026	PC Cooper has been carrying out high‑visibility patrols in the area, both on foot and in marked police vehicles. He has also been joined by the local Dartford MP during some foot patrols. During this work, particular attention has been given to areas known to be linked to drug‑related activity. This has led to arrests being made. Actioned 31 March 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 03 February 2026	Coffee with a Cop events have been arranged by PC Cooper, alongside ward surgeries and other community engagement activities to discuss ongoing local issues. During these sessions, officers have provided advice, guidance and crime‑prevention information. Additional patrols have also been carried out to help address concerns and deter nuisance behaviour. Actioned 31 March 2026
Unlawful obstruction. Issued 03 February 2026	This issue was raised by the local councillor. In response, the local beat officer, PC Cooper, has identified those involved. Warning letters have now been sent to the individuals concerned. Where appropriate, further action, including fines, may be considered. Actioned 31 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Unlawful obstruction.

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

Shoplifting.

Issued 16 April 2026

Actioned 16 April 2026

Drug use.

Issued 16 April 2026

Actioned 16 April 2026

Drug use.

Issued 03 February 2026

PC Cooper has been carrying out high‑visibility patrols in the area, both on foot and in marked police vehicles. He has also been joined by the local Dartford MP during some foot patrols.

During this work, particular attention has been given to areas known to be linked to drug‑related activity. This has led to arrests being made.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 February 2026

Coffee with a Cop events have been arranged by PC Cooper, alongside ward surgeries and other community engagement activities to discuss ongoing local issues.

During these sessions, officers have provided advice, guidance and crime‑prevention information. Additional patrols have also been carried out to help address concerns and deter nuisance behaviour.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Unlawful obstruction.

Issued 03 February 2026

This issue was raised by the local councillor. In response, the local beat officer, PC Cooper, has identified those involved.

Warning letters have now been sent to the individuals concerned. Where appropriate, further action, including fines, may be considered.

Actioned 31 March 2026

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