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.

  • in an emergency, call 999

  • call 101 for non-emergency enquiries

Jacob Boosey (Police, PC, Swale Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Jacob Boosey

PC

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Fly tipping.

Issued 13 April 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 13 April 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 13 April 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 13 April 2026

E-bikes/e-scooters.`

Issued 13 April 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 13 April 2026

Nuisance antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 February 2026

We continue to work with our partners and local communities to address reports of antisocial behaviour. Every report helps us build a clearer picture of what is happening, and we make sure concerns are directed to the most appropriate team so they can be dealt with effectively.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Wildlife crime issues.

Issued 03 February 2026

We are continuing to work with developers and the Rural Task Force in Newington to address recent wildlife‑related concerns. Officers are also working closely with Swale Borough Council’s Environmental Response Team and have passed on updates about incidents of fly‑tipping. PC Boosey has been carrying out night‑time patrols in the area to help deter lamping and protect local wildlife.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 February 2026

High‑visibility patrols have led to officers stopping and seizing a vehicle in Oak Lane. In a separate incident, another driver was stopped with a disqualified driver at the wheel. That driver was found to have 18 penalty points and is banned from driving until December 2026.

Since January, there have been only two CADs (Computer‑Aided Dispatch logs), which are formal incidents recorded by our control room relating to nuisance vehicles.

Actioned 17 March 2026

What members in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch are saying are the issues in the area:

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