Greenhithe & Knockhall
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.
Greenhithe & Knockhall Local Policing Team

Simon Hodge
Police constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Drug dealing. Issued 15 July 2026 |
Officers acted on information provided by the community about suspected drug use and dealing at a local address. This led to a warrant being carried out at the property, resulting in the arrest of one person. A warrant allows officers to enter and search a property when there are reasonable grounds to believe evidence of an offence may be found. Officers have also carried out a number of targeted operations in the area to address drug-related activity and other neighbourhood priorities, helping to deter offending and improve community safety. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Antisocial behaviour. Issued 15 July 2026 |
Officers have carried out targeted patrols in areas where antisocial behaviour has been reported to help deter offending and identify those responsible. Patrol locations are regularly reviewed using information provided by residents and local communities, helping officers focus their activity on the areas most affected. Officers will continue to work with the community, gather information and carry out patrols to address concerns and improve neighbourhood safety. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Nuisance bikes. Issued 15 July 2026 |
Officers have carried out targeted patrols in areas where nuisance bikes have been causing concern. These patrols are aimed at deterring offending, identifying those responsible and responding to concerns raised by local residents. As part of this work, officers have disrupted the use of illegal bikes in the area and moved a number of riders on from locations where they were causing problems. Patrols will continue in known hotspot locations to help improve community safety and reduce antisocial behaviour. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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