Kent Police

Documenting reported incidents and demanding accountability for illegal hunting activities within the Kent Police area.

A total of 46 incidents have been reported in the Kent Police region since January 2023.

Incidents in the Kent Police Area.

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Hunts are causing havoc, distress and carnage across the British countryside.
The incidents recorded on this page fall under six key categories:

Licence Plate Issues

Many hunt quad bikes are missing, obscuring, or illegally altering number plates, making them difficult to trace.

Passenger Hazards

Overloading quad bikes with multiple riders is dangerous and illegal unless the vehicle is specifically designed for passengers.

Road/Traffic Hazards

This includes reckless driving, riding on public roads without insurance, trespassing, and obstructing traffic.

Hounds out of control

When hounds are not properly controlled they ignore commands, trespass, stray unsupervised, chase (riot) on other animals, and are left behind—posing risks to themselves, the public, and wildlife.

Hunt trespass

Whether it’s hounds, riders, hunt staff, or support, hunts trespass by entering land without permission, including private property, nature reserves, housing estates, and livestock fields.

Hunt violence & intimidation

Hunts use aggression like verbal threats, physical assault, discriminatory remarks, and horses as weapons —in an attempt to stop people from watching them.

Are police forces enforcing the law? Hunt quad bikes must be registered, taxed, insured, and legally used on public roads. Hunting is not an agricultural activity, meaning hunts cannot claim farming exemptions.

Read more about the laws on quad bike use here.

Filter incidents:

Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Eastling

Hunt

Kent hounds

Date

13/03/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Hounds out of control

Reported by

South Thames Hunt Sabs.

Location

Stodmarsh, Canterbury

Hunt

Kent Hounds

Date

04/01/2025

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Wye

Hunt

Kent Hounds

Date

13/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Otterdene Place

Hunt

Kent Hounds

Date

07/03/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Paddock Farm, Brookland, Romney Marsh

Hunt

KENT HOUNDS & SOUTHDOWN WITH ESRM

Date

14/10/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Paddock Farm, Brookland, Romney Marsh

Hunt

KENT HOUNDS & SOUTHDOWN WITH ESRM

Date

14/10/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Paddock Farm, Brookland, Romney Marsh

Hunt

KENT HOUNDS & SOUTHDOWN WITH ESRM

Date

14/10/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Aldington

Hunt

Kent Hounds

Date

02/11/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Flying Horse Pub, Smarden

Hunt

Ashford Valley Tickham hunt - now Kent Hounfs

Date

17/10/2018

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Elham

Hunt

EAST KENT with WEST ST. FOXHOUNDS

Date

19/11/2022

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Criol Lands Farm near Ashford

Hunt

Ashford Valley Tickham hunt - now Kent Hounds

Date

04/03/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

St Mary in the Marsh

Hunt

Kent Hounds

Date

29/11/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

St Mary in the Marsh

Hunt

Kent Hounds

Date

29/11/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Paddock Farm, Brookland, Romney Marsh

Hunt

KENT HOUNDS & SOUTHDOWN WITH ESRM

Date

14/10/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Ivychurch

Hunt

Kent Hounds

Date

27/10/2022

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Denge Woods, near Petham

Hunt

EAST KENT with WEST ST. FOXHOUNDS

Date

14/12/2019

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Court Farm, Aldington

Hunt

EAST KENT with WEST ST. FOXHOUNDS

Date

27/11/2021

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Court Farm, Aldington

Hunt

EAST KENT with WEST ST. FOXHOUNDS

Date

27/11/2021

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Snargate

Hunt

EAST KENT WITH WEST STREET & ESRM HUNTS

Date

20/10/2022

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Not mentioned

Hunt

Not mentioned

Date

06/02/2018

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Pooting

Hunt

OLD SURREY BURSTOW & WEST KENT HUNT

Date

11/10/2018

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

West Kent Hunt Sabs

Location

Ottinge

Hunt

EAST KENT with WEST ST. FOXHOUNDS

Date

16/11/2019

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Kingston Hunt Sabs

Location

Hunt

EAST KENT

Date

13/01/2018

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Surrey Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Court Lodge Farm, Aldington, Kent

Hunt

Kent Hounds

Date

11/11/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

Eggerton / Cholmondley. Great Humphries Farm, Grafty Green.

Hunt

Kent Hounds

Date

18/11/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

Downs Court Farm, Northbourne/Betteshanger area

Hunt

Kent Hounds

Date

13/01/2024

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Surrey Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Chiddingstone Castle, Kent

Hunt

OSB / WK Hunt

Date

26/12/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

The Square - Elham & Tenterden

Hunt

EAST KENT with WEST ST. FOXHOUNDS

Date

26/12/2019

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

Not mentioned

Hunt

Kent Hounds

Date

02/01/2020

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

Godmersham

Hunt

Kent Hounds

Date

11/02/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

Godmersham

Hunt

Kent Hounds

Date

11/02/2023

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

Bilsington Priory

Hunt

North Down Harriers (disbanded?)

Date

05/11/2016

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

Kennels at Elham

Hunt

EAST KENT with WEST ST. FOXHOUNDS

Date

14/10/2017

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

Kennels at Elham

Hunt

EAST KENT with WEST ST. FOXHOUNDS

Date

14/10/2017

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

Pent Farm in Postling

Hunt

EAST KENT with WEST ST. FOXHOUNDS

Date

16/12/2017

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

Aldington

Hunt

EAST KENT with WEST ST. FOXHOUNDS

Date

23/12/2017

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

Crundale game shooting estate.

Hunt

EAST KENT with WEST ST. FOXHOUNDS

Date

12/03/2016

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

Bilsington Priory

Hunt

North Down Harriers

Date

05/11/2016

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

Bilsington Priory

Hunt

North Down Harriers (disbanded?)

Date

05/11/2016

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

Bilsington Priory

Hunt

North Down Harriers (disbanded?)

Date

05/11/2016

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

Bilsington Priory

Hunt

North Down Harriers (disbanded?)

Date

05/11/2016

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has road/traffic hazard, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Herts Sabs

Location

Aldington

Hunt

EAST KENT with WEST ST. FOXHOUNDS

Date

23/12/2017

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue, Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

Hunt

EAST KENT with WEST ST. FOXHOUNDS

Date

14/11/2015

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has licence plate issue

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

Stellin Minnis

Hunt

EAST KENT with WEST ST. FOXHOUNDS

Date

10/01/2016

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

East Kent Sabs

Location

Crundale game shooting estate.

Hunt

EAST KENT with WEST ST. FOXHOUNDS

Date

12/03/2016

Evidence

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Incident

Quad bike has passenger hazard

Reported by

Brighton Hunt Saboteurs

Location

Romney Marsh

Hunt

Kent Hounds

Date

14/10/2024

Evidence

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Take Action: Demand Accountability

Join us in urging authorities to take action on these incidents and enforce the law. Your voice matters — help ensure hunts are held accountable.

Contact your local MP

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Use this template to send to your local police constabulary.

Dear Chief Constable [Surname],

I am writing to raise serious concerns about the widespread and ongoing violations of road traffic laws, reckless quad bike use, and the danger posed by out-of-control hunting hounds across [Police Force Region]. These persistent issues present significant public safety risks, disrupt communities, and undermine confidence in law enforcement when clear offences are ignored or unenforced.

The Problem: Recklessness and Lawbreaking by Hunts

For too long, organised hunts have operated with blatant disregard for road safety laws, putting motorists, pedestrians, animals, and property at risk. The most pressing issues include:

1. Quad Bike Law Violations

  • Unregistered and untaxed quad bikes being used illegally on public highways.
  • Quad bikes carrying multiple passengers in unsafe conditions, often without helmets or protective gear.
  • Reckless and dangerous use of quad bikes on roads and footpaths, frequently leading to near-misses or accidents.

2. Road and Traffic Hazards

  • Hunts obstructing roads and disrupting traffic, forcing vehicles into dangerous situations.
  • Hunt participants ignoring highway regulations, failing to control their vehicles properly, or acting aggressively towards other road users.

3. Hounds Loose on Roads – A Growing Danger

  • Hounds being abandoned or left behind, creating hazards for motorists and pedestrians.
  • Dogs running uncontrolled onto roads, leading to accidents, injuries, and unnecessary distress for local communities.
  • Hunts failing to take responsibility for their animals, leaving them to roam unsupervised and at risk.

The Evidence: HuntHavoc.info – Logging the Chaos

A growing body of evidence at HuntHavoc.info documents these repeated offences across the UK, categorised by police force. The database provides clear proof of non-enforcement in cases where hunts have broken the law without consequence.

The Request: Immediate Action and Accountability

I urge [Police Force Name] to take urgent and proactive enforcement action to tackle these recurring issues. Specifically, I request that:

  1. Quad bike regulations be properly enforced, ensuring that all vehicles are legally registered, taxed, and road-safe.
  2. Traffic laws be applied equally to hunt-related offences, with proper investigation and action taken against dangerous driving and road obstruction.
  3. Hound control be treated as a serious safety issue, with hunts held accountable for loose or abandoned dogs on roads.
  4. A clear reporting mechanism be established so the public can report hunt-related road safety violations easily and expect a timely response.
  5. Transparency and accountability measures be introduced to ensure police forces do not grant leniency or preferential treatment to hunting groups.

Hunts are not above the law, and continued failure to act only fuels public frustration and diminishes trust in policing. The dangers posed by reckless quad bike use and out-of-control hounds must be addressed before more accidents occur.

I request a formal response outlining the steps that [Police Force Name] intends to take regarding these matters. Please confirm receipt of this letter and provide a timeline for planned enforcement actions or policy reviews concerning hunt-related road offences.

I look forward to your response and a firm commitment to ensuring accountability, enforcing the law, and protecting public safety.

Yours sincerely,