Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown

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

Istead Rise, Cobham & LuddesdownLocal Policing Team

Joanne Hammond

Police Constable

Joe Dallarda

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Nuisance bikes in Isted Rise playing fields. Issued 21 April 2026	Officers have maintained a visible presence in the area to deter nuisance bike activity and respond to concerns raised by residents. We have also contacted the local authority to explore measures that could help make the area less accessible to nuisance riders and reduce opportunities for offending. Where offenders are identified, their vehicles may be seized and a Community Protection Warning (CPW) issued. A CPW is a formal warning designed to stop behaviour that has a negative impact on the local community. Officers will continue to patrol the area and take action against those responsible for nuisance bike activity. Actioned 03 July 2026
Nuisance bikes using Cobham Hall. Issued 21 April 2026	Nuisance bikes in this area, as well as the nearby golf course and Park Pale, remain a well-known concern. Officers have maintained a visible presence in these locations to deter offending and provide reassurance to residents. We have also been working closely with the local authority and other partner agencies to explore further measures and targeted operations aimed at reducing nuisance bike activity. This issue remains a priority, and officers will continue to patrol hotspot areas and take action where offenders are identified. Actioned 03 July 2026
Nuisance youths in Cobham. Issued 21 April 2026	Police have maintained a visible presence in the area to help deter antisocial behaviour and provide reassurance to local residents. Encouragingly, there have been no reports relating to nuisance youths in the past month. Officers will continue to carry out regular patrols, particularly as we move into the summer holidays and warmer months when demand and activity can increase. We encourage residents to continue reporting any concerns so that patrols can be targeted effectively and issues addressed at an early stage. Actioned 03 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance bikes in Isted Rise playing fields.

Issued 21 April 2026

Officers have maintained a visible presence in the area to deter nuisance bike activity and respond to concerns raised by residents. We have also contacted the local authority to explore measures that could help make the area less accessible to nuisance riders and reduce opportunities for offending.

Where offenders are identified, their vehicles may be seized and a Community Protection Warning (CPW) issued. A CPW is a formal warning designed to stop behaviour that has a negative impact on the local community. Officers will continue to patrol the area and take action against those responsible for nuisance bike activity.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Nuisance bikes using Cobham Hall.

Issued 21 April 2026

Nuisance bikes in this area, as well as the nearby golf course and Park Pale, remain a well-known concern. Officers have maintained a visible presence in these locations to deter offending and provide reassurance to residents. We have also been working closely with the local authority and other partner agencies to explore further measures and targeted operations aimed at reducing nuisance bike activity. This issue remains a priority, and officers will continue to patrol hotspot areas and take action where offenders are identified.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Nuisance youths in Cobham.

Issued 21 April 2026

Police have maintained a visible presence in the area to help deter antisocial behaviour and provide reassurance to local residents. Encouragingly, there have been no reports relating to nuisance youths in the past month. Officers will continue to carry out regular patrols, particularly as we move into the summer holidays and warmer months when demand and activity can increase. We encourage residents to continue reporting any concerns so that patrols can be targeted effectively and issues addressed at an early stage.

Actioned 03 July 2026