Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Local Policing Team

Amily Davis (Kent Police, Police Constable, Tunbridge Well Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Amily Davis

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 07 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 07 October 2026

Catapults.

Issued 07 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 07 October 2026

Nuisance motorbikes.

Issued 07 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 07 October 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 22 July 2026

The local officer continues to carry out regular speed enforcement activity across the area, focusing on locations where concerns about speeding have been raised. Using her knowledge of the local road network, she identifies suitable sites for speed checks and works to address issues that pose a risk to road users. Drivers found exceeding the speed limit may be considered for prosecution or offered educational opportunities to help them better understand the dangers of speeding and the impact it can have on the safety of others. This ongoing work supports efforts to make roads safer for everyone in the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 22 July 2026

Officers continue to work closely with local authorities to address this issue and support efforts to reduce its impact on the community. Residents are encouraged to report concerns to the appropriate organisation, as this helps ensure they are investigated by the agency best placed to take action. Information provided by the public also helps partners build a clearer picture of local issues and target resources where they are needed most.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 22 July 2026

Officers work closely with local authorities and partner agencies to monitor reports of fly-tipping and identify any recurring problem locations. Where patterns emerge, police will support efforts to deter and investigate those responsible, working alongside partners to address the issue. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting fly-tipping to the appropriate authority, as these reports help build a clearer picture of the problem and enable action to be taken where necessary.

Actioned 30 September 2026

What members in Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden are saying are the issues in the area:

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