Your Community Safety Unit
Your Community Safety Unit is made up of local officers and police community support officers, led by a sergeant and inspector. They’re based in your area and supported by the wider Kent Police team.
We work with councils, community groups and local leaders to tackle the issues that matter most, finding long-term solutions and reducing crime.
We publish the meetings and events we plan to attend, but attendance depends on operational priorities.
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Crimes and priorities
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Priority:
Action taken:
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Priority:
Burglary - residential.
Action taken:
There have been no reported burglaries in the area over the past 3 months. Despite this positive position, the local neighbourhood officer will continue to make burglary prevention and community safety a priority through ongoing patrols, engagement and crime prevention activity. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to the police. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV).
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Priority:
Road safety.
Action taken:
Local officers are aware of the ongoing car meets and associated reckless driving at Hewitts Roundabout. The Roads Policing Unit is carrying out targeted enforcement activity to deter and disrupt these gatherings, while local officers continue to work with the local authority and National Highways to explore measures that will make the location less attractive for this type of activity.
Enforcement action has already been taken, with police issuing a number of penalty notices for dangerous parking on the roundabout. Sevenoaks District Council has also issued Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) fines to drivers involved.
This remains a priority for the local policing team, and officers will continue to tackle unsafe driving and nuisance vehicle activity. Residents are encouraged to report any concerns or information to the police, as this helps direct patrols and enforcement activity. To receive updates and stay in direct contact with your local neighbourhood officer, please join My Community Voice (MCV).
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Priority:
Farming equipment theft.
Action taken:
There have been no reported thefts of farming equipment in the area during the past three months. Despite this, local officers remain committed to tackling rural crime through regular patrols and ongoing engagement with the farming community. Farmers, landowners and rural businesses are encouraged to join FarmWatch, which helps police and the rural community share information, receive crime prevention advice and report suspicious activity quickly. For more information, please contact your local neighbourhood officer or join My Community Voice (MCV) to receive updates and stay informed about local policing activity.