Bircholt

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

Antisocial behaviour (ASB) - general.

Issued 15 October 2025

Officers have supported Ashford Borough Council by providing evidence to help them seek possession of a property in Charing. This followed reports of violent and abusive behaviour linked to the address.

Actioned 16 January 2026

Nuisance bikes.

Issued 15 October 2025

Recently, we seized a motorcycle that had no insurance after it was seen being ridden in an antisocial manner.

We also found and removed two stolen mopeds near Wye and Brabourne Lees. These stolen bikes are often used for joyriding, which can cause problems for the community.

We have Speedwatch activities planned across the area to help make sure drivers are keeping to the speed limit and using the roads safely.

Actioned 16 January 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 15 October 2025

We have recently worked with the Special Constabulary to carry out speed checks on the A252 between Challock, Molash and Chilham. Two drivers were given Traffic Offence Reports for speeding.

In Wye, following local concerns about a car being driven without insurance or a licence, officers stopped the vehicle. The driver was reported for not having the correct documents. A drug driver was also arrested after being stopped in Smeeth.

We have taken several cars off the road in Wye because they had no insurance, and a stolen car has also been recovered.

Actioned 16 January 2026

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

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  • Wye Coffee Shop and Kitchen, 1 Church Street, TN25 5BN
  • 11/03/2026 10:00
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