North Downs West

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 West Local Policing Team

Djaffar Mehmet

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers from local neighbourhood policing teams are working with colleagues from across Kent Police to tackle traffic offences and improve road safety. This includes carrying out targeted enforcement activity at key locations across the area. Information provided by residents helps officers identify repeat offenders and focus their efforts where they are needed most. Officers also use speed detection equipment to help deter speeding and encourage safer driving. Residents who would like to support road safety in their community may wish to get involved in Community Speedwatch, a volunteer-led scheme that allows trained members of the public to monitor vehicle speeds and help raise awareness of speeding issues in their local area. Actioned 30 September 2026
Farming equipment thefts. Issued 20 July 2026	The Rural Task Force has worked with partner agencies to recover around £200,000 worth of stolen plant machinery. Officers support rural communities by providing crime prevention advice, helping people protect their property and taking action against those involved in rural crime. Local neighbourhood officers work closely with specialist colleagues to gather information about people suspected of stealing farming equipment and machinery, helping to prevent offences and bring offenders to justice. Actioned 24 September 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers regularly patrol the area to help prevent and deter antisocial behaviour. Thankfully, reports of antisocial behaviour remain low. Local neighbourhood officers will continue to monitor any concerns raised by residents, carry out patrols where needed and take appropriate action to address any issues reported by the community. Actioned 24 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers from local neighbourhood policing teams are working with colleagues from across Kent Police to tackle traffic offences and improve road safety. This includes carrying out targeted enforcement activity at key locations across the area. Information provided by residents helps officers identify repeat offenders and focus their efforts where they are needed most. Officers also use speed detection equipment to help deter speeding and encourage safer driving. Residents who would like to support road safety in their community may wish to get involved in Community Speedwatch, a volunteer-led scheme that allows trained members of the public to monitor vehicle speeds and help raise awareness of speeding issues in their local area.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Farming equipment thefts.

Issued 20 July 2026

The Rural Task Force has worked with partner agencies to recover around £200,000 worth of stolen plant machinery. Officers support rural communities by providing crime prevention advice, helping people protect their property and taking action against those involved in rural crime. Local neighbourhood officers work closely with specialist colleagues to gather information about people suspected of stealing farming equipment and machinery, helping to prevent offences and bring offenders to justice.

Actioned 24 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers regularly patrol the area to help prevent and deter antisocial behaviour. Thankfully, reports of antisocial behaviour remain low. Local neighbourhood officers will continue to monitor any concerns raised by residents, carry out patrols where needed and take appropriate action to address any issues reported by the community.

Actioned 24 September 2026