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

Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers MountLocal Policing Team

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

Burglary - residential.

Issued 14 April 2026

There have been no reported burglaries in the area over the past 3 months. Despite this positive position, the local neighbourhood officer will continue to make burglary prevention and community safety a priority through ongoing patrols, engagement and crime prevention activity. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to the police. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV).

Actioned 02 July 2026

Road safety.

Issued 14 April 2026

Local officers are aware of the ongoing car meets and associated reckless driving at Hewitts Roundabout. The Roads Policing Unit is carrying out targeted enforcement activity to deter and disrupt these gatherings, while local officers continue to work with the local authority and National Highways to explore measures that will make the location less attractive for this type of activity.

Enforcement action has already been taken, with police issuing a number of penalty notices for dangerous parking on the roundabout. Sevenoaks District Council has also issued Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) fines to drivers involved.

This remains a priority for the local policing team, and officers will continue to tackle unsafe driving and nuisance vehicle activity. Residents are encouraged to report any concerns or information to the police, as this helps direct patrols and enforcement activity. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV).

Actioned 02 July 2026

Farming equipment theft.

Issued 14 April 2026

There have been no reported thefts of farming equipment in the area during the past three months. Despite this, local officers remain committed to tackling rural crime through regular patrols and ongoing engagement with the farming community. Farmers, landowners and rural businesses are encouraged to join FarmWatch, which helps police and the rural community share information, receive crime prevention advice and report suspicious activity quickly. For more information, please contact your local neighbourhood officer or join My Community Voice (MCV) to receive updates and stay informed about local policing activity.

Actioned 02 July 2026

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

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