North Downs East

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

North Downs East Local Policing Team

Djaffar Mehmet

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
E-bikes/E-scooters. Issued 20 July 2026	There have been reports of people riding electric and petrol-powered motorcycles around Hawkinge in a way that is both illegal and dangerous. This includes riding on footpaths and in areas intended for pedestrians, putting other people at risk. Local neighbourhood officers are working to tackle the problem by gathering information about those involved, carrying out regular patrols in affected areas and speaking with residents. Where offences are identified, officers will use available police powers to take action. This can include seizing motorcycles that are being used illegally. Seized vehicles may be destroyed where the law allows. Actioned 30 September 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 20 July 2026	There have been reports of people riding electric and petrol-powered motorcycles around Hawkinge in a dangerous and illegal manner. This includes riding on footpaths and in pedestrian areas, which can put other people at risk. Local neighbourhood officers are working to address the issue by gathering information about those involved, carrying out regular patrols in affected areas and speaking with residents. Where offences are identified, officers will take appropriate action using powers available to them. This may include seizing motorcycles that are being used illegally, and in some cases the vehicles may be destroyed in line with the law. Actioned 30 September 2026
Road safety. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers from local Neighbourhood Policing teams are working with colleagues from across Kent Police to tackle dangerous and illegal driving. This includes carrying out targeted activity at key locations across the area. Information provided by residents helps officers identify repeat offenders and focus enforcement activity where it is needed most. When operational commitments allow, officers also carry out speed checks using speed detection equipment to help deter speeding and improve road safety. Residents who would like to play a more active role in making local roads safer can also get involved in Community Speedwatch, a volunteer-led scheme that allows trained members of the public to monitor vehicle speeds and raise awareness of road safety issues in their communities. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

E-bikes/E-scooters.

Issued 20 July 2026

There have been reports of people riding electric and petrol-powered motorcycles around Hawkinge in a way that is both illegal and dangerous. This includes riding on footpaths and in areas intended for pedestrians, putting other people at risk. Local neighbourhood officers are working to tackle the problem by gathering information about those involved, carrying out regular patrols in affected areas and speaking with residents. Where offences are identified, officers will use available police powers to take action. This can include seizing motorcycles that are being used illegally. Seized vehicles may be destroyed where the law allows.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 20 July 2026

There have been reports of people riding electric and petrol-powered motorcycles around Hawkinge in a dangerous and illegal manner. This includes riding on footpaths and in pedestrian areas, which can put other people at risk. Local neighbourhood officers are working to address the issue by gathering information about those involved, carrying out regular patrols in affected areas and speaking with residents. Where offences are identified, officers will take appropriate action using powers available to them. This may include seizing motorcycles that are being used illegally, and in some cases the vehicles may be destroyed in line with the law.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers from local Neighbourhood Policing teams are working with colleagues from across Kent Police to tackle dangerous and illegal driving. This includes carrying out targeted activity at key locations across the area. Information provided by residents helps officers identify repeat offenders and focus enforcement activity where it is needed most. When operational commitments allow, officers also carry out speed checks using speed detection equipment to help deter speeding and improve road safety. Residents who would like to play a more active role in making local roads safer can also get involved in Community Speedwatch, a volunteer-led scheme that allows trained members of the public to monitor vehicle speeds and raise awareness of road safety issues in their communities.

Actioned 30 September 2026