Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
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.
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch Local Policing Team
Jacob Boosey
PC
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Road safety. Issued 21 July 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. Actioned 21 July 2026 |
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Nuisance vehicles. Issued 21 July 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. Actioned 21 July 2026 |
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Wildlife crime issues. Issued 21 July 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. Actioned 21 July 2026 |
What members in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch are saying are the issues in the area:
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