Birchington South

Antisocial behaviour - general.

PC England has been working with the Birchington South community to better understand and tackle antisocial behaviour. Feedback gathered through community meetings, local engagement events and conversations with residents has helped identify the issues that are having the greatest impact on people living and working in the area.

Officers are also working with the local council to address reports of antisocial behaviour. As part of this work, one person has been issued with a Community Protection Warning. This is a formal warning used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the local community. If the behaviour continues, further action may be taken.

Regular high-visibility patrols have taken place in areas where antisocial behaviour has been reported. These patrols help reassure the community, act as a deterrent and provide opportunities for officers to identify and deal with those responsible.

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Concerns about e-scooters and e-bikes have been raised across the area, and officers have carried out targeted activity to address the issue. This has led to a number of illegal e-scooters being seized and removed from use, with riders facing prosecution where offences have been identified. Officers also speak with riders to explain the law and promote the safe and legal use of these vehicles. Where necessary, e-scooters and e-bikes may be seized to prevent continued offending. Police will continue to focus on the misuse of e-scooters and e-bikes, recognising the risks they can pose to riders, pedestrians and other road users.

Drink/drug driving.

PC England continues to focus on tackling drink and drug driving because of the serious risk it poses to everyone using the roads. As part of proactive policing, officers regularly stop vehicles during patrols and carry out roadside checks where appropriate. This work has led to drivers being arrested and prosecuted for drink and drug driving offences.

Information from the public is vital in helping police identify and target offenders. Residents are encouraged to report any concerns or information about suspected drink or drug driving, as this helps officers build a clearer picture of local issues and take action against those responsible.