Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
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.
Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Local Policing Team

Ben Cox
Police Constable

Neil Denney
Police constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Road safety issues. Issued 15 July 2026 |
Officers have continued to carry out speed checks and targeted enforcement activity in response to road safety concerns. During these operations, a number of drivers were dealt with for speeding offences, one driver was found to be driving without insurance, and two untaxed 4x4 vehicles were seized and removed from the road. Officers will continue to carry out patrols and speed checks to improve road safety and address concerns raised by residents. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 15 July 2026 |
Officers continue to carry out targeted patrols in hotspot locations where nuisance motorcycles have been reported. They also work with local residents to raise awareness and encourage the reporting of incidents. This ongoing activity helps identify offenders, deter antisocial behaviour and improve safety for the local community. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Catapults. Issued 15 July 2026 |
Officers are working with partner organisations to identify those involved in the misuse of catapults and take appropriate action where necessary. As part of this work, one suspect has been identified and officers are using a combination of engagement, education and disruption tactics to help prevent further incidents and reduce antisocial behaviour within the community. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
What members in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs are saying are the issues in the area:
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Upcoming Events
- Harrietsham Village Hall, Church Road, ME17 1AP
- 30/09/2026 19:30
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- Lenham Community Centre, 12 Groom Way, ME17 2QT
- 07/10/2026 19:30
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- Cardwell Pavillion and Lance Memorial Field, 124 Eyhorne Street, ME17 1UG
- 12/10/2026 19:30
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- Harrietsham Village Hall, Church Road, ME17 1AP
- 28/10/2026 19:30
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- Lenham Community Centre, 12 Groom Way, ME17 2QT
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- Cardwell Pavillion and Lance Memorial Field, 124 Eyhorne Street, ME17 1UG
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- Harrietsham Village Hall, Church Road, ME17 1AP
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- Lenham Community Centre, 12 Groom Way, ME17 2QT
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