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 & Luddesdown Local Policing Team

Joanne Hammond (Kent Police, Police Constable, Gravesham Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Joanne Hammond

Police Constable

Joe Dallarda (Kent Police, Police Constable, Gravesham Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Joe Dallarda

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Antisocial behaviour.

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 motorcycles.

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

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

Nuisance bikes in Luddesdown.

Issued 21 July 2026

Nuisance bikes remain a concern for local residents, and officers continue to monitor the area closely.

Over the last 3 months, 3 incidents have been reported, with officers attending on 2 occasions. In addition to responding to reports, visible patrols have been carried out whenever possible to deter antisocial riding and provide reassurance to the community.

We encourage residents to continue reporting incidents so that patrols can be directed to the right locations at the right times.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance bikes using Cobham Hall.

Issued 21 July 2026

There have been no reported incidents of nuisance bikes at Cobham Hall during the last 3 months.

This is a positive development, and it is hoped that the work being undertaken in nearby areas, particularly at Park Pale, is helping to discourage nuisance bike activity across the wider community.

We will continue to monitor the area and maintain patrols to help prevent issues from reoccurring.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour in Cobham.

Issued 21 July 2026

Addressing antisocial behaviour remains a priority.

Officers have continued to carry out high-visibility patrols in Cobham to provide reassurance, engage with residents, and deter behaviour that negatively impacts the community.

These patrols form part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that residents feel safe and supported within their neighbourhoods, and we will continue to take action where concerns are identified.

Actioned 30 September 2026

What members in Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown are saying are the issues in the area:

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