Hartley and Hodsoll Street
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.
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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.
Hartley and Hodsoll Street Local Policing Team

Eleanor Collins
PC

Joey Weatherall
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Nuisance vehicles. Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026 |
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Road safety. Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026 |
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Vehicle crime. Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026 |
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Nuisance vehicles. Issued 20 July 2026 |
Officers continue to tackle nuisance vehicles through targeted patrols and enforcement activity across the ward. Recent proactive work has resulted in several off-road motorcycles being seized under enhanced Section 59 powers. Section 59 powers can be used when a vehicle is being driven in a manner that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to others, and recent legislative changes mean officers can seize a vehicle without issuing a prior warning in certain circumstances. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Road safety. Issued 20 July 2026 |
Officers continue to address road safety concerns through targeted patrols and enforcement activity in response to concerns raised by residents. Several speed enforcement operations have been carried out, resulting in a number of drivers being stopped for road traffic offences. Officers will continue to conduct patrols and enforcement activity at locations identified through community concerns and local intelligence to improve road safety and reduce offending on local roads. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Vehicle crime. Issued 20 July 2026 |
Officers continue to tackle vehicle-related crime through proactive patrols and investigations. During the last 2 months, there have been 2 reports of vehicle crime in the area. One involved the theft of vehicle registration plates, while the second related to a stolen vehicle that was quickly recovered by police. As part of that investigation, a suspect was arrested. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
What members in Hartley and Hodsoll Street are saying are the issues in the area:
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