Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount

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

Harry Watson (Kent Police, Police constable, Sevenoaks Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Harry Watson

Police constable

Peter Wilson (Kent Police, Police Constable, Sevenoaks Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Peter Wilson

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers continue to monitor Hewitts Roundabout and enforce the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in partnership with Sevenoaks District Council. A PSPO is a legal order that sets rules for how a public area can be used and allows action to be taken against behaviour that has a negative impact on the community.

Sevenoaks District Council has issued a number of fines to people found breaching the PSPO.

We encourage residents to report any road safety concerns. This helps us target patrols and plan days of action with the road safety team in the areas where they are needed most.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Burglary - residential.

Issued 03 February 2026

There have been three reports of residential burglary in this area within the last three months. Local officers attend all residential burglaries to carry out early enquiries, look for potential suspects, and provide tailored crime‑prevention advice. Where appropriate, nearby residents are also alerted.

We are working closely with our proactive Criminal Investigation Department to identify those responsible. Each incident is being reviewed to check for any links to other similar offences in the local area.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Farming equipment thefts.

Issued 03 February 2026

Local officers are increasing engagement with farmers and agricultural landowners to provide crime‑prevention advice and distribute SelectaDNA marking kits.

Any reported thefts will be shared with the local officer, who will work closely with the investigation team to explore all opportunities to identify those responsible.

Actioned 30 March 2026

What members in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount are saying are the issues in the area:

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