Fawkham and West Kingsdown

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

Fawkham and West KingsdownLocal Policing Team

Ashleigh Balcombe-Wilson

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Nuisance vehicles. Issued 14 April 2026	Kent Police has been actively tackling nuisance vehicle use in West Kingsdown through targeted patrols in hotspot locations, particularly during evenings and weekends when reports are most common. Officers regularly engage with drivers and riders, taking enforcement action where offences are identified, including the use of Section 59 warnings and vehicle seizures where appropriate. A Section 59 warning is a legal warning issued when a vehicle is used in an antisocial manner, and further offending can result in the vehicle being seized. One of the main concerns raised by residents has been reports of racing on Thursday evenings between West Kingsdown and Farningham. In response, a Community Protection Warning was issued on 12 June 2026 to a business believed to be facilitating nuisance vehicle activity. This warning remains in effect and forms part of ongoing efforts to address the issue. Officers continue to work closely with local authorities, landowners and partner agencies to reduce opportunities for nuisance vehicle use and improve the quality of life for residents. We encourage anyone with concerns or information to report it to the police, as community information helps us target our patrols and enforcement activity effectively. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV). Actioned 02 July 2026
Drug offences. Issued 14 April 2026	To address drug-related concerns in West Kingsdown, officers have been carrying out intelligence-led patrols and proactive stop and searches in key locations. Information provided by the community has helped officers identify individuals suspected of involvement in drug-related activity, leading to positive stop and searches, drug seizures and ongoing investigations. On 7 June 2026, a person was detained on Southfields Road, West Kingsdown, and found in possession of a quantity of Class B drugs. They were issued with a Community Resolution, which is an outcome that allows offences to be dealt with without going to court while reinforcing that criminal behaviour will not be tolerated. Officers also continue to work with partner agencies to safeguard vulnerable people affected by substance misuse and provide support where needed. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity, as information from the community is vital in helping police build an accurate intelligence picture, identify offenders and take effective enforcement action. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with the local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV). Actioned 02 July 2026
Road safety. Issued 14 April 2026	Kent Police continues to prioritise road safety in West Kingsdown through a combination of enforcement, education and engagement. Officers have carried out speed checks, traffic operations and proactive patrols to identify dangerous driving, speeding and other road traffic offences. Advice has also been provided to road users to encourage safer driving, with enforcement action taken where offences are identified. Officers are working with local partners, including the council and community groups, to address road safety concerns raised by residents and improve awareness of safe driving. A dedicated road safety operation is also planned around Brands Hatch in July 2026. The operation will focus on road safety issues and provide advice to residents and road users on how to keep themselves and others safe. Residents are encouraged to join My Community Voice (MCV) to receive local updates and stay in direct contact with their neighbourhood officer. Actioned 02 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 14 April 2026

Kent Police has been actively tackling nuisance vehicle use in West Kingsdown through targeted patrols in hotspot locations, particularly during evenings and weekends when reports are most common. Officers regularly engage with drivers and riders, taking enforcement action where offences are identified, including the use of Section 59 warnings and vehicle seizures where appropriate. A Section 59 warning is a legal warning issued when a vehicle is used in an antisocial manner, and further offending can result in the vehicle being seized.

One of the main concerns raised by residents has been reports of racing on Thursday evenings between West Kingsdown and Farningham. In response, a Community Protection Warning was issued on 12 June 2026 to a business believed to be facilitating nuisance vehicle activity. This warning remains in effect and forms part of ongoing efforts to address the issue.

Officers continue to work closely with local authorities, landowners and partner agencies to reduce opportunities for nuisance vehicle use and improve the quality of life for residents. We encourage anyone with concerns or information to report it to the police, as community information helps us target our patrols and enforcement activity effectively. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV).

Actioned 02 July 2026

Drug offences.

Issued 14 April 2026

To address drug-related concerns in West Kingsdown, officers have been carrying out intelligence-led patrols and proactive stop and searches in key locations. Information provided by the community has helped officers identify individuals suspected of involvement in drug-related activity, leading to positive stop and searches, drug seizures and ongoing investigations.

On 7 June 2026, a person was detained on Southfields Road, West Kingsdown, and found in possession of a quantity of Class B drugs. They were issued with a Community Resolution, which is an outcome that allows offences to be dealt with without going to court while reinforcing that criminal behaviour will not be tolerated.

Officers also continue to work with partner agencies to safeguard vulnerable people affected by substance misuse and provide support where needed. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity, as information from the community is vital in helping police build an accurate intelligence picture, identify offenders and take effective enforcement action. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with the local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV).

Actioned 02 July 2026

Road safety.

Issued 14 April 2026

Kent Police continues to prioritise road safety in West Kingsdown through a combination of enforcement, education and engagement. Officers have carried out speed checks, traffic operations and proactive patrols to identify dangerous driving, speeding and other road traffic offences. Advice has also been provided to road users to encourage safer driving, with enforcement action taken where offences are identified.

Officers are working with local partners, including the council and community groups, to address road safety concerns raised by residents and improve awareness of safe driving. A dedicated road safety operation is also planned around Brands Hatch in July 2026. The operation will focus on road safety issues and provide advice to residents and road users on how to keep themselves and others safe.

Residents are encouraged to join My Community Voice (MCV) to receive local updates and stay in direct contact with their neighbourhood officer.

Actioned 02 July 2026