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:
Road traffic matters on A227, bad driving.
Action taken:
This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.
We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.
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Priority:
Nuisance vehicles.
Action taken:
This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.
We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.
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Priority:
Burglaries and theft related offences.
Action taken:
This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.
We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.
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Priority:
Burglaries and theft related offences.
Action taken:
Regular targeted patrols have been carried out across the DA12 and DA13 areas in response to recent reports of burglary and theft. As part of these enquiries, two offenders were identified following a burglary at Meopham Scout Hut and were each issued with a Community Resolution. A Community Resolution is an out-of-court outcome used, helping offenders take responsibility for their actions while addressing the harm caused.
Officers will continue to patrol identified hotspot areas, support ongoing investigations and work with local communities to help prevent further offences. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity, as information from the public can play an important role in identifying offenders and protecting the community.
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Priority:
Nuisance vehicles.
Action taken:
High-visibility patrols continue in areas affected by nuisance vehicle activity, providing a visible deterrent and helping officers identify those responsible. The area is also supported by Speedwatch, a community-led scheme where trained volunteers work with police to monitor vehicle speeds and raise awareness of road safety concerns.
Officers will continue to patrol identified hotspot locations, respond to reports from residents and take appropriate enforcement action where offences are detected, helping to improve road safety and reduce the impact of nuisance vehicles on the community.
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Priority:
Road traffic matters on A227, bad driving.
Action taken:
Community Speedwatch events have been carried out in response to concerns about speeding in the area. Speedwatch is a community-led scheme where trained volunteers work with police to monitor vehicle speeds and raise awareness of road safety issues.
Officers also carry out patrols of the A227 when operationally possible, providing a visible presence, monitoring driver behaviour and addressing road safety concerns raised by residents. We will continue to support Speedwatch activity and carry out patrols to help improve safety for all road users.