Meopham South & Vigo

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

Meopham South & VigoLocal Policing Team

Joanne Hammond

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Catapults. Issued 21 April 2026	Officers continue to patrol areas where concerns about catapult misuse have been reported. Where individuals are identified carrying or using catapults unlawfully, the items may be seized and appropriate action taken. Community Protection Notices (CPNs) may also be issued where behaviour is causing a persistent negative impact on the community. A CPN is a legal notice that sets conditions to stop antisocial behaviour and can lead to further enforcement action if breached. Officers will continue to work with local residents, schools and partner agencies to reduce incidents and help keep the community safe. Actioned 03 July 2026
Poaching in Trosley Country Park, Vigo. Issued 21 April 2026	Officers continue to carry out regular patrols in rural areas to deter poaching and other wildlife offences. Encouragingly, there have been no reported poaching incidents in the area during the past month. Patrols will continue, and officers remain vigilant to any signs of illegal activity. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious behaviour or vehicles in rural locations, as information from the community can help prevent offences and protect local wildlife and farmland. Actioned 03 July 2026
Burglaries and theft related offences. Issued 21 April 2026	Regular targeted patrols have been carried out across the DA12 and DA13 postcode areas following recent reports of burglary and theft. As part of this work, two offenders were identified in connection with a burglary at Meopham Scout Hut and were each issued with a Community Resolution. A Community Resolution is an outcome used for lower-level offences that allows offenders to take responsibility for their actions without going to court. Officers will continue to patrol identified hotspot areas, support ongoing investigations and work with local communities to help prevent further offences. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity, as information from the public can play an important role in identifying offenders and protecting the community. Actioned 03 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Catapults.

Issued 21 April 2026

Officers continue to patrol areas where concerns about catapult misuse have been reported. Where individuals are identified carrying or using catapults unlawfully, the items may be seized and appropriate action taken.

Community Protection Notices (CPNs) may also be issued where behaviour is causing a persistent negative impact on the community. A CPN is a legal notice that sets conditions to stop antisocial behaviour and can lead to further enforcement action if breached. Officers will continue to work with local residents, schools and partner agencies to reduce incidents and help keep the community safe.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Poaching in Trosley Country Park, Vigo.

Issued 21 April 2026

Officers continue to carry out regular patrols in rural areas to deter poaching and other wildlife offences. Encouragingly, there have been no reported poaching incidents in the area during the past month. Patrols will continue, and officers remain vigilant to any signs of illegal activity. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious behaviour or vehicles in rural locations, as information from the community can help prevent offences and protect local wildlife and farmland.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Burglaries and theft related offences.

Issued 21 April 2026

Regular targeted patrols have been carried out across the DA12 and DA13 postcode areas following recent reports of burglary and theft. As part of this work, two offenders were identified in connection with a burglary at Meopham Scout Hut and were each issued with a Community Resolution. A Community Resolution is an outcome used for lower-level offences that allows offenders to take responsibility for their actions without going to court.

Officers will continue to patrol identified hotspot areas, support ongoing investigations and work with local communities to help prevent further offences. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity, as information from the public can play an important role in identifying offenders and protecting the community.

Actioned 03 July 2026