Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch

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

Hartlip, Newington and UpchurchLocal Policing Team

Jacob Boosey (Police, PC, Swale Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Jacob Boosey

PC

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Road safety.

Issued 21 July 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 21 July 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 21 July 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 21 July 2026

Wildlife crime issues.

Issued 21 July 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 21 July 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 13 April 2026

Officers continue to work closely with Swale Borough Council and partner agencies to tackle fly-tipping and environmental crime. As part of this work, PC Boosey has supported the use of drone flights over suspected illegal waste sites to help gather evidence and support investigations.

Proactive patrols are also carried out at known fly-tipping hotspots, where suspicious vehicles may be stopped and checked where appropriate. This activity helps identify offenders, disrupt illegal waste disposal and protect the local environment.

We will continue to work with partner agencies, carry out targeted patrols and take action where offences are identified to reduce fly-tipping and its impact on local communities.

Actioned 06 July 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 13 April 2026

Concerns about road safety have been addressed through regular patrols and engagement in identified problem areas, including Playstool Close, Playstool Road and Orchard Drive. Officers have worked closely with local schools, residents and partner agencies to address parking concerns during peak times and promote safer driving and parking practices.

Enforcement activity continues where appropriate and is supported by the review of available data and ongoing monitoring of local concerns. Officers will continue to patrol the area, respond to issues raised by the community and take action where necessary to help keep roads safe for all users.

Actioned 06 July 2026

E-bikes/e-scooters.`

Issued 13 April 2026

We have increased patrols in key hotspot areas and strengthened partnership working with specialist teams, including the Rural Task Force, to tackle nuisance e‑scooter and e‑bike use. Officers have also increased engagement with residents and local businesses to gather information about where these vehicles are being used, stored or linked to antisocial behaviour.

Information provided by the community is helping officers identify offenders and support targeted enforcement activity. This intelligence-led approach enables resources to be focused on the areas most affected and helps ensure appropriate action is taken where offences are identified.

Further operations are being planned, and officers will continue to work with partner agencies and the community to reduce nuisance vehicle use, improve public safety and address concerns raised by residents.

Actioned 06 July 2026

What members in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch are saying are the issues in the area:

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