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:
E-scooters/e-bikes.
Action taken:
High‑visibility patrols have taken place in key areas, including Grovewood Drive South, Tesco and Weavering Street, at times when issues are most likely.
E‑scooters remain illegal to use on public roads and in public places unless part of an approved scheme. This has been shared through community messaging and school visits to help raise awareness, particularly among young people.
Officers will continue to educate the public and take action where needed, including seizing illegal e‑scooters.
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Priority:
Vehicle crime.
Action taken:
We continue to carry out proactive patrols using marked and unmarked police vehicles.
Officers are also working closely with the parish council, residents and local businesses to provide crime prevention advice and reassurance, helping to reduce vehicle crime.
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Priority:
Road safety issues.
Action taken:
Regular patrols using marked police vehicles have led to a number of vehicles being stopped and dealt with for traffic offences.
Community Speed Watch has taken place in areas including Grovewood Drive North, New Cut Road, Sittingbourne Road and Penenden Heath. Community Speed Watch is a scheme where trained volunteers work with police to monitor speeding vehicles and raise awareness of road safety.
We will continue to patrol the area and take action against traffic offences.