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

Jacob Boosey

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Fly-tipping. Issued 30 October 2025	Regular patrols are continuing in response to concerns raised by the public. Although the Council and the Environment Agency are the lead organisations for this issue, Kent Police is actively supporting their work and maintaining a visible presence in the area. Actioned 19 January 2026
Nuisance antisocial behaviour. Issued 30 October 2025	PC Boosey is working closely with partner agencies, including Swale Borough Council and the Child Centred Policing Team. High‑visibility patrols are taking place to reassure residents, and anyone who commits an offence will be dealt with using the full range of policing powers. Actioned 19 January 2026
Catapults. Issued 30 October 2025	We have been following up on all reports and carrying out enquiries, including reviewing CCTV and working closely with our Child Centred Policing Team. This has helped us identify children involved in using catapults. Officers have been speaking with the young people concerned, offering advice and education to help them understand the consequences of their actions and make safer choices. Actioned 19 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

Fly-tipping.

Issued 30 October 2025

Regular patrols are continuing in response to concerns raised by the public. Although the Council and the Environment Agency are the lead organisations for this issue, Kent Police is actively supporting their work and maintaining a visible presence in the area.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Nuisance antisocial behaviour.

Issued 30 October 2025

PC Boosey is working closely with partner agencies, including Swale Borough Council and the Child Centred Policing Team. High‑visibility patrols are taking place to reassure residents, and anyone who commits an offence will be dealt with using the full range of policing powers.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Catapults.

Issued 30 October 2025

We have been following up on all reports and carrying out enquiries, including reviewing CCTV and working closely with our Child Centred Policing Team. This has helped us identify children involved in using catapults. Officers have been speaking with the young people concerned, offering advice and education to help them understand the consequences of their actions and make safer choices.

Actioned 19 January 2026

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