Charing

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

Aaron Hopkins (Police, Police Constable, Ashford Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Aaron Hopkins

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026

Residential burglary.

Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026

Farm equipment thefts.

Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026

What members in Charing are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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National Hoarding Awareness Week

Kent and Medway Safeguarding Adult's Board (KMSAB) 92% of people with Hoarding Disorder/Behaviour al...

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14/05/2026 13:31:27

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5 KFAS Fraud Alerts

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14/05/2026 11:53:25

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National Hoarding Awareness Week

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13/05/2026 13:31:07

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It's National Hoarding Awareness Week.

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12/05/2026 13:31:35

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5 KFAS Fraud Alerts

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07/05/2026 15:17:44

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KCC Road Safety - Mature Driver & Passenger Course : Mon 18 May 14:00

Dear Resident, Our partners at Kent County Council Road Safety Team have asked that we extend th...

Kent Police
05/05/2026 10:38:10

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Increased Police Presence - The Stag

Following reports that, last weekend, a number of vehicles were involved in anti‑social behaviour an...

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02/05/2026 14:44:37

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🚔 Drink Driving Warning 🚔

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01/05/2026 19:51:45

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Upcoming Events

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KCC Road Safety - Mature Driver & Passenger Course
  • Age UK Ashford, The Joe Fagg Community Centre, Stanhope Road, TN23 5RF
  • 18/05/2026 14:00
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Drop in with Local Beat Officer - Discussing Road Safety Issues and Burglaries
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Discuss Local Priorities with Local beat Officer - 02/07/2026 at 13:00

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