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.
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Local Policing Team

Harry Watson
Police constable

Peter Wilson
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Nuisance vehicles. Issued 20 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. Actioned 20 July 2026 |
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Vehicle crime. Issued 20 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. Actioned 20 July 2026 |
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Nuisance antisocial behaviour. Issued 20 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. Actioned 20 July 2026 |
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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 |
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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. Actioned 02 July 2026 |
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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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