Ash and New Ash Green

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

Ash and New Ash GreenLocal Policing Team

Eleanor Collins

Joey Weatherall

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance/catapults. Issued 14 April 2026	This continues to be an issue, however high-visibility patrols and early intervention activity have contributed to a reduction in reported incidents. We are working with local schools and youth services to identify those involved in any reported catapult-related nuisance. Positive engagement is then carried out with parents/guardians, including warning letters and acceptable behaviour contracts where appropriate. Information is shared with the local authority Antisocial Behaviour Team to consider civil interventions. To receive updates on this matter, please join MCV and have direct contact with the local officer. Actioned 02 July 2026
Criminal damage. Issued 14 April 2026	The local neighbourhood officer is aware of recent incidents of criminal damage to vehicles on Ayelands Lane, Millfield and elsewhere in the village. Although those responsible have not yet been identified, work is continuing with local residents and partner agencies to improve security and prevent further incidents. This remains a policing priority for New Ash Green. Residents are encouraged to join My Community Voice (MCV) to receive updates and stay in contact with their local officer. Actioned 02 July 2026
Burglary - residential. Issued 14 April 2026	There have been 3 reports of residential burglary and 2 reports of garages being broken into over the past 3 months. The local neighbourhood officer has worked alongside detectives to investigate these incidents, helping to recover property in one case and secure CCTV footage of suspects. Information has also been shared with response teams and the Intelligence Bureau to help identify patterns and potential offenders. Officers have engaged with Neighbourhood Watch coordinators, visited residents and attended community meetings to provide crime prevention advice and reassurance. Tackling burglary remains a priority, and work will continue to identify offenders and reduce opportunities for crime. Residents are encouraged to join My Community Voice (MCV) to receive updates and stay in contact with their local officer Actioned 02 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance/catapults.

Issued 14 April 2026

This continues to be an issue, however high-visibility patrols and early intervention activity have contributed to a reduction in reported incidents. We are working with local schools and youth services to identify those involved in any reported catapult-related nuisance. Positive engagement is then carried out with parents/guardians, including warning letters and acceptable behaviour contracts where appropriate. Information is shared with the local authority Antisocial Behaviour Team to consider civil interventions. To receive updates on this matter, please join MCV and have direct contact with the local officer.

Actioned 02 July 2026

Criminal damage.

Issued 14 April 2026

The local neighbourhood officer is aware of recent incidents of criminal damage to vehicles on Ayelands Lane, Millfield and elsewhere in the village. Although those responsible have not yet been identified, work is continuing with local residents and partner agencies to improve security and prevent further incidents. This remains a policing priority for New Ash Green. Residents are encouraged to join My Community Voice (MCV) to receive updates and stay in contact with their local officer.

Actioned 02 July 2026

Burglary - residential.

Issued 14 April 2026

There have been 3 reports of residential burglary and 2 reports of garages being broken into over the past 3 months. The local neighbourhood officer has worked alongside detectives to investigate these incidents, helping to recover property in one case and secure CCTV footage of suspects. Information has also been shared with response teams and the Intelligence Bureau to help identify patterns and potential offenders.

Officers have engaged with Neighbourhood Watch coordinators, visited residents and attended community meetings to provide crime prevention advice and reassurance. Tackling burglary remains a priority, and work will continue to identify offenders and reduce opportunities for crime. Residents are encouraged to join My Community Voice (MCV) to receive updates and stay in contact with their local officer

Actioned 02 July 2026