Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth

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

Farningham, Horton Kirby and South DarenthLocal Policing Team

Eleanor Collins

Joey Weatherall

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Nuisance vehicles. Issued 14 April 2026	Police have recently issued a Community Protection Warning to help prevent a motorcycle meet on the A20 at Gorse Hill following concerns about the risk it posed to public safety last summer. A Community Protection Warning is a formal warning used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the local community. The local neighbourhood officer is also aware of concerns about off-road bikes being used on roads and public footpaths in the area. As a result of proactive patrols and targeted enforcement activity, 4 nuisance bikes have been seized, helping to disrupt ongoing antisocial behaviour and the unlawful use of vehicles. Officers will continue to patrol hotspot locations and take action where offences are identified. Residents are encouraged to report any concerns or incidents, as information from the community helps officers focus patrols and enforcement activity where it is needed most. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV). Actioned 02 July 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 14 April 2026	High-visibility patrols have been carried out in hotspot locations identified for nuisance behaviour and vehicle-related antisocial behaviour. Officers have engaged with local residents and affected communities to provide reassurance, offer advice on reporting incidents and encourage the sharing of information and evidence. Posters and leaflets have also been distributed in targeted areas, providing information on how to report antisocial behaviour, the consequences of nuisance vehicle use and the powers available to police to address these issues. Residents are encouraged to join My Community Voice (MCV) to receive local policing updates, report concerns and stay in direct contact with their local neighbourhood officer. Actioned 02 July 2026
Vehicle crime. Issued 14 April 2026	There have been four reports of vehicle crime in the area over the past 3 months. Unfortunately, no suspects have been identified at this stage. The local neighbourhood officer continues to work with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to identify any patterns, develop intelligence and pursue opportunities to identify those responsible. Following reported incidents, officers have carried out house-to-house enquiries and provided residents with tailored crime prevention advice, including guidance on vehicle security, keyless vehicle theft prevention, steering locks and the use of CCTV. Crime prevention leaflets and posters have also been distributed in key locations to raise awareness and help reduce the risk of further offences. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity 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

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 14 April 2026

Police have recently issued a Community Protection Warning to help prevent a motorcycle meet on the A20 at Gorse Hill following concerns about the risk it posed to public safety last summer. A Community Protection Warning is a formal warning used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the local community.

The local neighbourhood officer is also aware of concerns about off-road bikes being used on roads and public footpaths in the area. As a result of proactive patrols and targeted enforcement activity, 4 nuisance bikes have been seized, helping to disrupt ongoing antisocial behaviour and the unlawful use of vehicles.

Officers will continue to patrol hotspot locations and take action where offences are identified. Residents are encouraged to report any concerns or incidents, as information from the community helps officers focus patrols and enforcement activity where it is needed most. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV).

Actioned 02 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 14 April 2026

High-visibility patrols have been carried out in hotspot locations identified for nuisance behaviour and vehicle-related antisocial behaviour. Officers have engaged with local residents and affected communities to provide reassurance, offer advice on reporting incidents and encourage the sharing of information and evidence.

Posters and leaflets have also been distributed in targeted areas, providing information on how to report antisocial behaviour, the consequences of nuisance vehicle use and the powers available to police to address these issues.

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

Actioned 02 July 2026

Vehicle crime.

Issued 14 April 2026

There have been four reports of vehicle crime in the area over the past 3 months. Unfortunately, no suspects have been identified at this stage. The local neighbourhood officer continues to work with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to identify any patterns, develop intelligence and pursue opportunities to identify those responsible.

Following reported incidents, officers have carried out house-to-house enquiries and provided residents with tailored crime prevention advice, including guidance on vehicle security, keyless vehicle theft prevention, steering locks and the use of CCTV. Crime prevention leaflets and posters have also been distributed in key locations to raise awareness and help reduce the risk of further offences.

Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity 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