Darenth
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.
Darenth Local Policing Team

Kieron Swan
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Nuisance vehicles. Issued 08 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. Actioned 08 October 2026 |
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Antisocial behaviour. Issued 08 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. Actioned 08 October 2026 |
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Fly-tipping. Issued 08 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. Actioned 08 October 2026 |
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Nuisance bikes. Issued 15 July 2026 |
Officers have carried out regular patrols in the area using both marked and unmarked vehicles to tackle nuisance bikes and improve community safety. This work has resulted in a number of bikes being seized and people being arrested in connection with related offences. Officers have also joined local councillors on drive-arounds to discuss concerns and identify problem locations. Several targeted days of action have taken place, with extra patrols dedicated to identifying and dealing with nuisance vehicles. Information gathered through patrols, reports and community engagement is helping officers build a better understanding of the issue and support future enforcement activity. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Fly tipping. Issued 15 July 2026 |
Officers regularly patrol rural roads and country lanes where fly-tipping has previously been reported. They continue to encourage residents to report incidents to the local council, which is responsible for removing fly-tipped waste and investigating many offences. Officers also work closely with councils and other partner organisations to share information and support action against those responsible. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Antisocial behaviour. Issued 15 July 2026 |
Officers increased patrols during the summer holidays to help tackle antisocial behaviour and provide reassurance to local communities. Both marked and unmarked patrols have been carried out in areas where concerns were raised. Dispersal orders have been used where necessary, giving officers the power to direct people to leave an area for a set period to help prevent further antisocial behaviour. Community Protection Warnings have also been issued to repeat offenders. These are formal warnings that outline the impact of a person's behaviour and make clear that further action may be taken if the behaviour continues. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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