Hildenborough

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

Thomas Mead

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
E-scooters/e-bikes. Issued 03 February 2026	Although no illegal e‑scooters or e‑bikes have been directly encountered during patrols in Hildenborough, officers are aware of ongoing issues linked to a larger group frequently seen in Tonbridge town centre. Activity linked to this group is being monitored through wider neighbourhood policing work. This includes intelligence gathering, targeted patrols and engagement to help identify riders and prevent illegal use. This approach helps ensure that any emerging concerns in Hildenborough are considered as part of the wider, district‑wide response already in place. Actioned 30 March 2026
Vehicle crime. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers have carried out high‑visibility patrols across Hildenborough to deter vehicle‑related crime and provide reassurance. Patrols have focused on specific locations and times linked to recent reports. The use of the speed gun forms part of this proactive work, helping to identify drivers committing offences and supporting wider investigations into vehicle‑related crime. Relevant reports are being progressed, with information gathered used to support ongoing enquiries and ensure offenders are identified and dealt with appropriately. Actioned 30 March 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 03 February 2026	Road safety remains a key focus in the area. Officers are carrying out targeted speed checks using the speed gun in locations highlighted by residents and previous reports. This work helps deter speeding, provides a visible police presence, and ensures concerns about driver behaviour are addressed through education and enforcement where appropriate. Actioned 30 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 03 February 2026

Although no illegal e‑scooters or e‑bikes have been directly encountered during patrols in Hildenborough, officers are aware of ongoing issues linked to a larger group frequently seen in Tonbridge town centre.

Activity linked to this group is being monitored through wider neighbourhood policing work. This includes intelligence gathering, targeted patrols and engagement to help identify riders and prevent illegal use.

This approach helps ensure that any emerging concerns in Hildenborough are considered as part of the wider, district‑wide response already in place.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Vehicle crime.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have carried out high‑visibility patrols across Hildenborough to deter vehicle‑related crime and provide reassurance. Patrols have focused on specific locations and times linked to recent reports.

The use of the speed gun forms part of this proactive work, helping to identify drivers committing offences and supporting wider investigations into vehicle‑related crime. Relevant reports are being progressed, with information gathered used to support ongoing enquiries and ensure offenders are identified and dealt with appropriately.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 February 2026

Road safety remains a key focus in the area. Officers are carrying out targeted speed checks using the speed gun in locations highlighted by residents and previous reports. This work helps deter speeding, provides a visible police presence, and ensures concerns about driver behaviour are addressed through education and enforcement where appropriate.

Actioned 30 March 2026

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