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

Cowden and Hever Local Policing Team

Patrick McCurry (Kent Police, Police Constable, Sevenoaks Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Patrick Mccurry

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026

Vehicle crime.

Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026

Road safety.

Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026

Road safety.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to address road safety concerns through targeted patrols and enforcement activity in response to concerns raised by residents. Speed checks are carried out in locations identified as problem areas, helping to identify speeding drivers and improve safety for all road users. Officers also engage with motorists to promote safe and responsible driving and take action where offences are detected. Through ongoing patrols, enforcement and community engagement, officers continue to work to improve road safety and reduce the risk of collisions on local roads. Residents are encouraged to report dangerous, antisocial or inconsiderate driving, as information from the community helps officers identify problem locations and focus activity where it is most needed.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 20 July 2026

There have been no reports of nuisance vehicle incidents in the area during this reporting period. Given the low level of reported activity, officers will review this priority to ensure it continues to reflect the concerns and needs of the local community. Officers will continue to monitor the area and respond to any new concerns raised by residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Vehicle crime.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to monitor reports of vehicle crime in the area. During the last 2 months, one vehicle crime offence has been reported, which is a positive sign for the community. Given the low level of reported activity, this priority will now be reviewed to ensure it continues to reflect the concerns and needs of local residents. Officers will continue to patrol the area, provide reassurance and respond to any new concerns raised by the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

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

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