Tovil

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

Tovil Local Policing Team

Harry Greenfield

Police constable

Lee Tallon

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Drug taking. Issued 15 July 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 15 July 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 15 July 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 15 July 2026
Catapults. Issued 15 July 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 15 July 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 14 April 2026	Officers are carrying out regular patrols and working closely with residents and local businesses to help prevent antisocial behaviour and encourage reporting. Information provided by the community helps officers identify those responsible and target patrols where they are needed most. Where individuals are identified, officers take a preventative approach to address behaviour at an early stage. This can include Acceptable Behaviour Agreements, educational workbooks and referrals to diversionary activities delivered by the Child Centred Policing Team. These measures help reduce repeat offending, encourage positive behaviour and support safer communities. Actioned 03 July 2026
Catapults. Issued 14 April 2026	We are aware of concerns about groups of young people misusing catapults, which can cause damage to property and harm to wildlife. Officers continue to patrol identified hotspot areas and work closely with local schools to raise awareness of the risks and consequences associated with catapult use. Where young people are found carrying or using catapults, officers take a preventative approach through education and early intervention. This may include providing educational guidance, engaging with parents or guardians and using diversionary activities where appropriate to help prevent further incidents and reduce repeat offending. Actioned 03 July 2026
Wildlife crime issues. Issued 14 April 2026	We are aware of wildlife crime linked to the misuse of catapults, including incidents where animals and birds have been harmed. Officers carry out patrols in identified hotspot areas and, where appropriate, use stop and search powers to identify those carrying items intended for unlawful use. Catapults may be seized where offences are identified. We also work closely with local schools to raise awareness of the impact catapult misuse can have on wildlife, property and public safety. Through education, engagement and enforcement, we aim to prevent further incidents and protect local wildlife. Actioned 03 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Drug taking.

Issued 15 July 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 15 July 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 15 July 2026

Actioned 15 July 2026

Catapults.

Issued 15 July 2026

Actioned 15 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 14 April 2026

Officers are carrying out regular patrols and working closely with residents and local businesses to help prevent antisocial behaviour and encourage reporting. Information provided by the community helps officers identify those responsible and target patrols where they are needed most.

Where individuals are identified, officers take a preventative approach to address behaviour at an early stage. This can include Acceptable Behaviour Agreements, educational workbooks and referrals to diversionary activities delivered by the Child Centred Policing Team. These measures help reduce repeat offending, encourage positive behaviour and support safer communities.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Catapults.

Issued 14 April 2026

We are aware of concerns about groups of young people misusing catapults, which can cause damage to property and harm to wildlife. Officers continue to patrol identified hotspot areas and work closely with local schools to raise awareness of the risks and consequences associated with catapult use.

Where young people are found carrying or using catapults, officers take a preventative approach through education and early intervention. This may include providing educational guidance, engaging with parents or guardians and using diversionary activities where appropriate to help prevent further incidents and reduce repeat offending.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Wildlife crime issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

We are aware of wildlife crime linked to the misuse of catapults, including incidents where animals and birds have been harmed. Officers carry out patrols in identified hotspot areas and, where appropriate, use stop and search powers to identify those carrying items intended for unlawful use. Catapults may be seized where offences are identified.

We also work closely with local schools to raise awareness of the impact catapult misuse can have on wildlife, property and public safety. Through education, engagement and enforcement, we aim to prevent further incidents and protect local wildlife.

Actioned 03 July 2026