Neighbourhood Policing Team
Your Neighbourhood Policing Team 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.
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Crimes and priorities
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Priority:
Action taken:
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Priority:
E-scooters/E-bikes.
Action taken:
Reports relating to nuisance e-scooters and e-bikes in the area have reduced. Although no vehicles have been seized within the ward recently, officers will continue to carry out proactive patrols when available and take action where e-scooters or e-bikes are being used illegally or in a way that causes concern. This work forms part of wider efforts to improve safety and address issues involving e-scooters and e-bikes across the local area.
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Priority:
Drug dealing.
Action taken:
Officers have been working with residents to identify locations where suspected drug dealing is taking place and have carried out both high-visibility and plain-clothed patrols in response to concerns raised by the community.
Patrols have focused on areas where reports have been received, and officers have carried out a number of stop and searches as part of ongoing enforcement activity. A stop and search is a power that allows police to search a person where there are lawful grounds to suspect they may be carrying illegal drugs, weapons or other prohibited items.
Tackling drug-related crime remains a priority, and officers continue to gather information and investigate those believed to be involved in the supply of illegal drugs. Information provided by residents plays an important role in helping officers identify offenders and take appropriate action.
We encourage anyone with information about suspected drug dealing or drug-related activity to report it to Kent Police. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers.
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Priority:
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.
Action taken:
The local policing team is working with partner organisations, including Canterbury City Council and the parish council, to address concerns about antisocial behaviour and nuisance activity in Cherry Orchard Field and the nearby public toilets.
As part of this work, partners are exploring the installation of CCTV in the area to help deter damage, gather evidence and reduce antisocial behaviour. Officers are also carrying out enquiries to identify those responsible for incidents so that appropriate enforcement action and targeted activity can be used to prevent further problems.
We will continue to work with local partners and the community to address concerns and help keep the area safe and welcoming for everyone.