Temple 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

Temple Hill Local Policing Team

Michael Cooper (Kent Police, Police Constable, Dartford Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Michael Cooper

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Drug dealing.

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.

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 08 October 2026

Theft shoplifting.

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.

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 08 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour- 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.

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 08 October 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers have increased their activity to tackle concerns about drug dealing in the area, carrying out targeted patrols and stop and searches where there are lawful grounds. Information provided by local residents has helped officers focus their efforts on locations where concerns are greatest. Officers are also seeking a Closure Order for a property linked to suspected criminal activity. A Closure Order is a court order that can temporarily restrict access to a property where serious antisocial behaviour or criminal activity is taking place. Officers have also gathered feedback from local residents through community surveys to help better understand concerns and shape their response to this issue.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers continue to work with partners to tackle antisocial behaviour linked to street drinking and noise nuisance. Regular patrols are carried out in the area to deter this behaviour, provide reassurance to residents and improve community safety. Enforcement action is supported by a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), which is a legal measure used to address persistent antisocial behaviour in a specific area. As a result of ongoing work, one person believed to be a significant contributor to these issues has been arrested, and officers continue to monitor concerns raised by the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers have worked closely with local residents and community representatives to build a better understanding of concerns about the use of e-scooters and e-bikes in the area. This has included attending community meetings, speaking with local councillors and gathering information from the public to help identify problem locations and those responsible. Officers have also carried out targeted patrols in areas where concerns have been raised to deter offending, identify offenders and provide reassurance to the community. Patrols and engagement activity will continue to help address the issue and improve safety for local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

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

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Upcoming Events

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  • Temple Square Cafe, 37 Temple Hill Square, DA1 5HY
  • 01/12/2026 16:00
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Coffee with a cop - monthly
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