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Bockhanger — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Local policing team in the Kent Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.

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Recorded crime — June 2026

37 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.

Compared with May 2026 (22): ▲ 15 (68%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

  • Violence and sexual offences19 · 51%
  • Anti-social behaviour4 · 11%
  • Other theft3 · 8%
  • Other crime3 · 8%
  • Shoplifting2 · 5%
  • Vehicle crime2 · 5%
  • Bicycle theft1 · 3%
  • Criminal damage and arson1 · 3%

Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.

What happened to reported crimes — June 2026

30 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

  • Awaiting court outcome10 · 33%
  • Investigation complete; no suspect identified9 · 30%
  • Unable to prosecute suspect7 · 23%
  • Action to be taken by another organisation4 · 13%

Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.

Current priorities

Road safety issues.

Speed checks have been carried out in areas where residents have reported concerns about speeding and unsafe driving. During this activity, officers have monitored vehicle speeds, engaged with drivers and taken action where offences have been identified. On Trinity Road, one driver was arrested for driving while over the legal alcohol limit and has since been charged to appear in court. In Repton and Kennington, 2 vehicles were seized after officers established, they were being driven without insurance. These seizures were the result of proactive patrols and information provided by local residents. Officers will continue to carry out targeted enforcement activity against drivers who pose a risk to other road users, helping to improve road safety and address concerns raised by the community.

Set: 2026-04-14

Nuisance motorcycles.

Following reports of motorcycles being ridden on footpaths and in local parks, officers have increased patrols in these areas to deter antisocial behaviour and respond to concerns raised by residents. During one incident, officers observed a rider using a moped in an antisocial manner on Beecholme Drive. The rider failed to stop for police and continued onto the cycle and pedestrian path near Ashford Rugby Club before being detained. The individual was arrested on suspicion of several offences, including dangerous driving and failing to stop for police. During a search, officers found and seized 2 catapults and a quantity of cannabis. Officers will continue to patrol local footpaths, parks and open spaces to identify offenders, address antisocial behaviour and help keep the community safe.

Set: 2026-04-14

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Officers have been working closely with a local housing provider to tackle serious antisocial behaviour and drug-related activity at a property in the Repton area. Following repeated reports from residents, a full Closure Order was obtained for the address. A Closure Order is a legal measure that allows a property to be closed when it is associated with significant crime, disorder or antisocial behaviour. This action has successfully disrupted the criminal activity and antisocial behaviour linked to the property, helping to improve the quality of life for nearby residents. Anyone who enters or attempts to return to the property in breach of the Closure Order can be arrested and brought before the courts. Officers will continue to work with partner agencies to address issues of this nature and protect local communities from crime and antisocial behaviour.

Set: 2026-04-14

Public events & surgeries

Come and discuss local concerns and priorities with your local beat officer

2026-08-03 · Dobbies Garden Centre Ashford, Rutherford Road Ashford, TN25 4BN

Discuss your top 3 priorities

2026-09-14 · The Range, Ashford, Fougeres Way Ashford, TN25 4DT

Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.

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Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Kent Police.