Cowden and Hever

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

Fergus Maunsell

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Fraud. Issued 24 October 2025	Officers have been sharing regular crime‑prevention advice and awareness messages on My Community Voice and in Parish newsletters to help residents protect themselves and reduce the risk of this type of crime. Actioned 14 January 2026
Anti social behaviour. Issued 24 October 2025	We have received very few reports of antisocial behaviour in this area. Any calls we do receive are fully reviewed, and local officers carry out follow‑up visits where needed. Actioned 14 January 2026
Drug taking. Issued 24 October 2025	We have received very few reports of drug use in this area, but every call we do receive is reviewed and progressed wherever possible. Actioned 14 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

Fraud.

Issued 24 October 2025

Officers have been sharing regular crime‑prevention advice and awareness messages on My Community Voice and in Parish newsletters to help residents protect themselves and reduce the risk of this type of crime.

Actioned 14 January 2026

Anti social behaviour.

Issued 24 October 2025

We have received very few reports of antisocial behaviour in this area. Any calls we do receive are fully reviewed, and local officers carry out follow‑up visits where needed.

Actioned 14 January 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 24 October 2025

We have received very few reports of drug use in this area, but every call we do receive is reviewed and progressed wherever possible.

Actioned 14 January 2026

What members in Cowden and Hever are saying are the issues in the area:

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