Snodland West & Holborough Lakes

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

Snodland West & Holborough LakesLocal Policing Team

Jamie White

Police Constable

Cole Brown

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. 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
Catapults. 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 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
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 15 April 2026	With warmer weather and increased use of public open spaces, officers have seen a rise in reports of antisocial behaviour in and around local lake areas. Officers are working closely with the Estate Management Team at Holborough Lakes and other partner agencies to address concerns and reduce the impact on the community. High-visibility and plain-clothed patrols are being carried out to deter offending, identify those responsible and provide reassurance to residents and visitors. Where appropriate, officers will engage with individuals and take enforcement action if offences are identified. This may include Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices, which are formal measures used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the local community. Partnership working remains key to tackling repeat issues and helping to ensure that public open spaces remain safe and enjoyable for everyone. Actioned 02 July 2026
Road safety. Issued 15 April 2026	Antisocial driving and vehicle racing on the A228 remains a concern for local residents. While reports have reduced recently, officers continue to monitor the area and respond to concerns. Targeted patrols are being carried out to deter offending, improve road safety and provide reassurance to the community. During recent enforcement activity, several vehicles were stopped and drivers spoken to, with a number of warnings issued. Where appropriate, officers can issue a Section 59 warning. This is a formal warning that can be given when a vehicle is being used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to members of the public. If the behaviour continues, the vehicle can be seized. Officers will continue to carry out patrols at key times and locations, working to reduce antisocial behaviour, improve driver behaviour and keep local roads safe for all road users. Actioned 02 July 2026
Catapults. Issued 15 April 2026	With warmer weather, officers have seen an increase in reports of antisocial behaviour at Holborough Lakes, particularly involving people entering the water in areas not intended for swimming. To help improve safety and reduce nuisance behaviour, a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is now in place. A PSPO is a legal measure that allows restrictions to be introduced in specific areas to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the community. Swimming in the lakes is now prohibited under these restrictions, and those identified may face enforcement action, including fines. Officers also continue to respond to reports involving the misuse of catapults. Where individuals are identified, officers will take appropriate action, which may include speaking with those involved, seizing catapults where necessary and providing advice to parents or guardians. High-visibility patrols and partnership working remain key to tackling antisocial behaviour, improving public safety and helping to keep Holborough Lakes a safe and enjoyable place for everyone. Actioned 02 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

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

Catapults.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 20 July 2026

Actioned 20 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 15 April 2026

With warmer weather and increased use of public open spaces, officers have seen a rise in reports of antisocial behaviour in and around local lake areas.

Officers are working closely with the Estate Management Team at Holborough Lakes and other partner agencies to address concerns and reduce the impact on the community. High-visibility and plain-clothed patrols are being carried out to deter offending, identify those responsible and provide reassurance to residents and visitors.

Where appropriate, officers will engage with individuals and take enforcement action if offences are identified. This may include Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices, which are formal measures used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the local community.

Partnership working remains key to tackling repeat issues and helping to ensure that public open spaces remain safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Actioned 02 July 2026

Road safety.

Issued 15 April 2026

Antisocial driving and vehicle racing on the A228 remains a concern for local residents. While reports have reduced recently, officers continue to monitor the area and respond to concerns.

Targeted patrols are being carried out to deter offending, improve road safety and provide reassurance to the community. During recent enforcement activity, several vehicles were stopped and drivers spoken to, with a number of warnings issued.

Where appropriate, officers can issue a Section 59 warning. This is a formal warning that can be given when a vehicle is being used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to members of the public. If the behaviour continues, the vehicle can be seized.

Officers will continue to carry out patrols at key times and locations, working to reduce antisocial behaviour, improve driver behaviour and keep local roads safe for all road users.

Actioned 02 July 2026

Catapults.

Issued 15 April 2026

With warmer weather, officers have seen an increase in reports of antisocial behaviour at Holborough Lakes, particularly involving people entering the water in areas not intended for swimming.

To help improve safety and reduce nuisance behaviour, a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is now in place. A PSPO is a legal measure that allows restrictions to be introduced in specific areas to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the community. Swimming in the lakes is now prohibited under these restrictions, and those identified may face enforcement action, including fines.

Officers also continue to respond to reports involving the misuse of catapults. Where individuals are identified, officers will take appropriate action, which may include speaking with those involved, seizing catapults where necessary and providing advice to parents or guardians.

High-visibility patrols and partnership working remain key to tackling antisocial behaviour, improving public safety and helping to keep Holborough Lakes a safe and enjoyable place for everyone.

Actioned 02 July 2026