Watling

Road safety.

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.

Drug taking.

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.

Nuisance vehicles.

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.

Road safety issues.

Officers have carried out highly visible speed checks at locations where speeding has been a concern. This work has been supported by speed indicator devices and Community Speedwatch, a scheme where trained local volunteers monitor vehicle speeds and share information with the police.

We are also working with local councils, highways authorities and other partner organisations to look at longer-term measures that could help reduce speeding and improve road safety, such as changes to road layouts, signage and traffic-calming features.

Drug dealing.

Through a combination of visible neighbourhood policing and information gathered from local residents and partner organisations, officers identified and targeted suspected criminal activity in the area.

Search warrants carried out at 2 addresses resulted in 8 arrests, along with the seizure of drugs and cash. This action highlights our ongoing efforts to tackle drug-related crime, disrupt those involved and protect local communities from the harm it can cause.

Criminal damage.

We increased police patrols in areas that residents had identified as a concern and reviewed recent reports to better understand local issues. We also worked with partner organisations to support crime prevention measures, including CCTV coverage and improvements to street lighting.

Feedback and concerns raised through My Community Voice – Kent Police's community two-way messaging and engagement service , helped inform this work.

A review of reported incidents found no cases of criminal damage in the locations highlighted through My Community Voice surveys. This suggests that the targeted activity has had a positive impact and helped address residents' concerns.