North Downs East

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

George Brace

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety. Issued 03 October 2025	Officers have been working with Speedwatch and Kent County Council as part of ongoing efforts to reduce speeding in the Hawkinge area as the community continues to grow. Speedwatch has carried out regular speed checks in the Densole area following concerns raised about speeding motorists. A proposal for a 20mph limit has already been suggested for specific parts of Hawkinge, although this would not apply to the A260 Spitfire Way. Consultations on this proposal are ongoing. Actioned 19 January 2026
Nuisance motorcycles and/or e-scooters. Issued 03 October 2025	Officers have worked with local groups and initiatives to target nuisance motorbikes in and around the area of Hawkinge. Officers have increased patrolling at Killing Wood and Gibralter Lane after reports of off road bikes being ridden in these locations. Actioned 19 January 2026
Noise disturbance. Issued 03 October 2025	Officers are working with the local council to address noise disturbances and related antisocial behaviour. Dedicated environmental health officers continue to attend incidents, assess noise levels and take enforcement action where necessary. They also provide engagement and practical advice to help residents manage and resolve issues. Police officers have continued to mediate and assist wherever possible in order to restore community calm, particularly in cases where persistent noise issues have led to repeated complaints. Actioned 19 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety.

Issued 03 October 2025

Officers have been working with Speedwatch and Kent County Council as part of ongoing efforts to reduce speeding in the Hawkinge area as the community continues to grow. Speedwatch has carried out regular speed checks in the Densole area following concerns raised about speeding motorists.

A proposal for a 20mph limit has already been suggested for specific parts of Hawkinge, although this would not apply to the A260 Spitfire Way. Consultations on this proposal are ongoing.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Nuisance motorcycles and/or e-scooters.

Issued 03 October 2025

Officers have worked with local groups and initiatives to target nuisance motorbikes in and around the area of Hawkinge. Officers have increased patrolling at Killing Wood and Gibralter Lane after reports of off road bikes being ridden in these locations.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Noise disturbance.

Issued 03 October 2025

Officers are working with the local council to address noise disturbances and related antisocial behaviour. Dedicated environmental health officers continue to attend incidents, assess noise levels and take enforcement action where necessary. They also provide engagement and practical advice to help residents manage and resolve issues.

Police officers have continued to mediate and assist wherever possible in order to restore community calm, particularly in cases where persistent noise issues have led to repeated complaints.

Actioned 19 January 2026

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