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

Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch Local Policing Team

Jacob Boosey (Police, PC, Swale Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Jacob Boosey

PC

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Fly tipping.

Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026

Nuisance bikes.

Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026

Road safety.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers have conducted targeted patrols and enforcement activity in response to reports of nuisance vehicles affecting the local area. Working proactively to identify vehicles linked to community concerns, patrols and intelligence gathering continue across the ward. Positive action has also been taken against a vehicle found abandoned after being driven across rural land and public pathways. The vehicle was removed, helping to protect the local environment and address concerns regarding illegal vehicle use in the countryside.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers have carried out proactive vehicle stops and enforcement activity to address offences that place other road users at risk. This work has resulted in positive action being taken against drivers found to be breaching road traffic legislation, helping to improve compliance, deter offending, and make the roads safer for residents and visitors alike.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Wildlife crime issues.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers continue to address nuisance motorcycles through targeted patrols and enforcement activity in areas where concerns have been raised. Local intelligence is used to identify problem locations and those responsible, helping officers focus their activity where it is most needed. Officers also work with residents to gather information and take action against offenders, helping to reduce antisocial behaviour and improve community safety.

Actioned 30 September 2026

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

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