Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley

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

Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Local Policing Team

Jodie Daly (Kent Police, Police Constable, Dartford Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Jodie Daly

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

E-scooters / E-bikes.

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

Highway obstructions.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers continue to respond to reports of vehicles obstructing driveways and footpaths. When concerns are raised, officers engage with drivers to explain the impact of their parking and provide advice on parking safely and considerately. This ongoing work helps improve access for residents, pedestrians and people with mobility needs, while supporting road safety within the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety.

Issued 15 July 2026

Following concerns about speeding in the area, officers carried out targeted speed enforcement operations in locations identified as problem areas. These checks were carried out on several occasions throughout the summer to identify and take action against drivers exceeding the speed limit. Officers have also conducted regular patrols in the area to deter unsafe driving, respond to residents' concerns and help improve road safety for everyone using the roads.

Actioned 30 September 2026

What members in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley are saying are the issues in the area:

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