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

Hildenborough Local Policing Team

Thomas Mead

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Fly tipping. 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. We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next. Actioned 08 October 2026
Road safety issues. 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. We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next. Actioned 08 October 2026
Theft - shoplifting. 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. We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next. Actioned 08 October 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 20 July 2026	Road safety remains a key concern within Hildenborough, particularly on roads subject to high traffic volumes and recurring reports of speeding or poor driving standards. Ongoing engagement with residents and the Parish Council helps identify areas of concern and understand the impact these issues have on the local community. Reports are reviewed and, where appropriate, information is shared with relevant partners to support longer-term solutions. Maintaining visibility and engagement allows concerns to be identified early and provides reassurance to residents who raise issues affecting road safety. Actioned 30 September 2026
Highway obstructions. Issued 20 July 2026	Highway obstructions continue to generate concerns from residents where parked vehicles impact visibility, access, or the safe movement of traffic. Whilst many parking and obstruction matters fall outside direct police responsibility, reports are reviewed to determine whether any enforcement powers apply. Previous concerns relating to vehicles parked around the garage area have largely been resolved, leading to a reduction in complaints. Regular communication with the Parish Council helps ensure new issues are identified promptly and directed to the appropriate agency for action where necessary. Actioned 30 September 2026
Fly tipping. Issued 20 July 2026	Fly tipping remains an issue that periodically affects rural parts of Hildenborough and can have a negative impact on the local environment. Although there have been relatively few reports in recent months, incidents continue to occur and are referred to the relevant authority for investigation and removal. Where opportunities arise, liaison takes place with council enforcement teams to identify offenders and support any enforcement activity. This includes sharing information and exploring lines of enquiry, such as waste carrier checks, where relevant evidence is available. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Fly tipping.

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.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned 08 October 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Theft - shoplifting.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 20 July 2026

Road safety remains a key concern within Hildenborough, particularly on roads subject to high traffic volumes and recurring reports of speeding or poor driving standards. Ongoing engagement with residents and the Parish Council helps identify areas of concern and understand the impact these issues have on the local community.

Reports are reviewed and, where appropriate, information is shared with relevant partners to support longer-term solutions. Maintaining visibility and engagement allows concerns to be identified early and provides reassurance to residents who raise issues affecting road safety.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Highway obstructions.

Issued 20 July 2026

Highway obstructions continue to generate concerns from residents where parked vehicles impact visibility, access, or the safe movement of traffic. Whilst many parking and obstruction matters fall outside direct police responsibility, reports are reviewed to determine whether any enforcement powers apply.

Previous concerns relating to vehicles parked around the garage area have largely been resolved, leading to a reduction in complaints. Regular communication with the Parish Council helps ensure new issues are identified promptly and directed to the appropriate agency for action where necessary.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 20 July 2026

Fly tipping remains an issue that periodically affects rural parts of Hildenborough and can have a negative impact on the local environment. Although there have been relatively few reports in recent months, incidents continue to occur and are referred to the relevant authority for investigation and removal.

Where opportunities arise, liaison takes place with council enforcement teams to identify offenders and support any enforcement activity. This includes sharing information and exploring lines of enquiry, such as waste carrier checks, where relevant evidence is available.

Actioned 30 September 2026