Brent — 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
25 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (43): ▼ 18 (42%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Anti-social behaviour11 · 44%
- Violence and sexual offences5 · 20%
- Criminal damage and arson4 · 16%
- Drugs1 · 4%
- Other theft1 · 4%
- Public order1 · 4%
- Shoplifting1 · 4%
- Vehicle crime1 · 4%
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
23 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified13 · 57%
- Awaiting court outcome3 · 13%
- Unable to prosecute suspect3 · 13%
- Action to be taken by another organisation2 · 9%
- Local resolution1 · 4%
- Further investigation is not in the public interest1 · 4%
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.
PC Andrews has continued to monitor the area to improve road safety, particularly during school drop-off and pick-up times when traffic is at its busiest. Reports of drivers using local roads as a shortcut to avoid delays at the tunnel have reduced, suggesting that increased police visibility is helping to address the issue. PC Andrews will continue carrying out high-visibility patrols in the area to deter this behaviour, promote safe driving and help keep local roads safe for residents, pupils and other road users.
Set: 2026-04-16
Antisocial behaviour - general.
Reports highlighted concerns about antisocial behaviour in and around local shops and businesses. In response, PC Andrews increased his visible presence in the area through regular patrols and engagement with the community. Antisocial behaviour includes actions that can cause nuisance, alarm or distress to others, such as persistent rowdy behaviour, harassment, vandalism or other activities that negatively affect local residents and businesses. Since these patrols were introduced, there has been a significant reduction in reported incidents. PC Andrews will continue to carry out regular patrols to help prevent further problems and ensure the area remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone.
Set: 2026-04-16
Drug use.
PC Andrews has increased patrols in the area using both uniformed officers and plain clothes officers to help identify and deter criminal activity. Officers have also carried out a number of stop checks, where people or vehicles are stopped to allow officers to make enquiries and address concerns about potential offending. The Neighbourhood Task Force has been supporting PC Cooper with targeted operations and gathering information to help tackle crime in the area. This work includes applying for search warrants, which allow police to search properties for evidence linked to suspected criminal activity. Officers are continuing to identify individuals and vehicles believed to be connected to these concerns so that appropriate action can be taken to prevent further offences and keep the community safe.
Set: 2026-04-16
Public events & surgeries
Meet with a Cop
2026-08-06 · Fleetdown Library, Dartford
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Kent Police
All Kent Police neighbourhood teams →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.