Newtown
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.
Michael Cooper
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
|
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 08 October 2025 |
Officers have held several 'coffee with a cop' sessions and surgeries, giving residents the chance to speak with us about any concerns. We shared updates on local issues and offered safety and crime‑prevention advice. Our high‑visibility and plain‑clothes patrols have helped us identify persistent offenders, which has led to sanctions being issued under the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Actioned 19 January 2026 |
|
Theft shoplifting. Issued 08 October 2025 |
Officers have ensured that all stores in the ward are members of the Dartford Town Against Crime (DTAC) scheme and understand when and how to use their supplied radios. Regular DTAC meetings have helped us identify repeat offenders, who have then been dealt with for both recent and outstanding offences. Actioned 19 January 2026 |
|
Drug taking. Issued 08 October 2025 |
Officers have been working alongside Dartford Borough Council to identify known problem addresses linked to drug use, which goes with antisocial behaviour. Closure orders are being explored and will be sought in the future. High visibility foot patrols of local parks and recreation area's have resulted in stop checks of suspicious persons and Community Resolutions being issued for simple possession of drugs. Officers have also supported our Neighbourhood Task Force in the execution of Drugs Search Warrants which have resulted in the recovery of drugs and drugs paraphernalia. Actioned 19 January 2026 |
What members in Newtown are saying are the issues in the area:
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