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.
We work with councils, community groups and local leaders to tackle the issues that matter most, finding long-term solutions and reducing crime.
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Crimes and priorities
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Priority:
Action taken:
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Priority:
Ebike/e-scooter.
Action taken:
Officers have carried out targeted high-visibility and plain-clothed patrols in response to concerns raised by the community regarding the illegal use of e-scooters within the area. Using information provided by residents, officers have undertaken proactive operations to identify riders using e-scooters unlawfully or in an antisocial manner. Positive enforcement action has been taken, with a number of e-scooters seized and riders dealt with where offences have been identified. Officers continue to patrol hotspot locations, engage with the community, and gather intelligence to support ongoing enforcement and improve safety for residents and other road users.
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Priority:
Catapults.
Action taken:
Officers have continued to investigate all reports received, conduct targeted patrols in identified hotspot locations, and review CCTV opportunities where available. Enquiries have led to individuals being identified and appropriate action being taken. Officers have also continued to engage with young people and their families to educate them on the consequences of this behaviour. This ongoing activity has helped reduce incidents and reassure residents that concerns are being taken seriously.
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Priority:
Nuisance youths.
Action taken:
Officers have maintained proactive patrols in locations identified through community feedback and previous reports, particularly during peak times when incidents are more likely to occur. Through engagement with young people, local businesses, schools, and partner agencies, officers have been able to identify those involved in antisocial behaviour and intervene at an early stage. Where necessary, positive action has been taken, while education and engagement have been used to prevent repeat offending. This continued approach has helped reduce antisocial behaviour, provide reassurance to residents, and strengthen relationships between young people and the wider community.