Hildenborough

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

HildenboroughLocal Policing Team

Thomas Mead

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 20 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 20 July 2026
Highway obstructions. Issued 20 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 20 July 2026
Fly tipping. Issued 20 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 20 July 2026
Road safety. Issued 15 April 2026	Road safety remains a key concern for residents in Hildenborough, particularly around speeding and road traffic collisions. Officers continue to work with Kent County Council, the parish council and other partner agencies to review traffic and collision data, helping to identify trends, locations of concern and opportunities to improve road safety. Regular high-visibility patrols have taken place along the B245 London Road to provide reassurance to residents and encourage safe and considerate driving. Speed enforcement activity has also been carried out, with most drivers found to be complying with the speed limit. Officers will continue to monitor concerns, carry out patrols and work with partners to improve road safety and reduce risks to all road users. Actioned 02 July 2026
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 15 April 2026	Reports of antisocial behaviour in Hildenborough have remained low during this reporting period, with very few incidents requiring police intervention. Some concerns have been raised about groups of young people gathering at the recreation ground during the evenings. Following enquiries and patrols, officers found that the behaviour reported was largely normal social activity and did not amount to significant antisocial behaviour. One incident involving a "knock and run" prank resulted in minor damage to a property. Officers spoke with those involved and the matter was resolved locally between the parties, meaning no further police action was required. Officers will continue to patrol the area, engage with residents and respond to any concerns raised by the community. Actioned 02 July 2026
E-scooters/e-bikes. Issued 15 April 2026	As the weather has improved and the summer months have arrived, officers have seen an increase in reports of nuisance motorcycles, e-scooters and e-bikes in the Coldharbour Lane and Horns Lodge Lane areas. Residents have raised concerns about noise, antisocial behaviour, rider safety and the illegal use of vehicles on public land and public rights of way. In response, officers are carrying out targeted patrols and enforcement activity in identified hotspot locations. Work is also ongoing to identify repeat offenders and gather information about those involved. Where offences are identified, appropriate action will be taken. This may include a Section 59 warning, which can be issued when a vehicle is being used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance. If the behaviour continues, the vehicle can be seized. Officers will continue to monitor reports, take action where necessary and work to reduce antisocial behaviour and improve safety for local residents. Actioned 02 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 20 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 20 July 2026

Highway obstructions.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Road safety.

Issued 15 April 2026

Road safety remains a key concern for residents in Hildenborough, particularly around speeding and road traffic collisions.

Officers continue to work with Kent County Council, the parish council and other partner agencies to review traffic and collision data, helping to identify trends, locations of concern and opportunities to improve road safety.

Regular high-visibility patrols have taken place along the B245 London Road to provide reassurance to residents and encourage safe and considerate driving. Speed enforcement activity has also been carried out, with most drivers found to be complying with the speed limit.

Officers will continue to monitor concerns, carry out patrols and work with partners to improve road safety and reduce risks to all road users.

Actioned 02 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 15 April 2026

Reports of antisocial behaviour in Hildenborough have remained low during this reporting period, with very few incidents requiring police intervention.

Some concerns have been raised about groups of young people gathering at the recreation ground during the evenings. Following enquiries and patrols, officers found that the behaviour reported was largely normal social activity and did not amount to significant antisocial behaviour.

One incident involving a "knock and run" prank resulted in minor damage to a property. Officers spoke with those involved and the matter was resolved locally between the parties, meaning no further police action was required.

Officers will continue to patrol the area, engage with residents and respond to any concerns raised by the community.

Actioned 02 July 2026

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 15 April 2026

As the weather has improved and the summer months have arrived, officers have seen an increase in reports of nuisance motorcycles, e-scooters and e-bikes in the Coldharbour Lane and Horns Lodge Lane areas.

Residents have raised concerns about noise, antisocial behaviour, rider safety and the illegal use of vehicles on public land and public rights of way. In response, officers are carrying out targeted patrols and enforcement activity in identified hotspot locations.

Work is also ongoing to identify repeat offenders and gather information about those involved. Where offences are identified, appropriate action will be taken. This may include a Section 59 warning, which can be issued when a vehicle is being used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance. If the behaviour continues, the vehicle can be seized.

Officers will continue to monitor reports, take action where necessary and work to reduce antisocial behaviour and improve safety for local residents.

Actioned 02 July 2026