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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Action taken:
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Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.
Action taken:
PC Parsons and PC Lawford continue to take action against antisocial behaviour across the area. Supported by the Neighbourhood Task Force, they carry out targeted patrols in hotspot locations and use dispersal powers to address behaviour that is causing harassment, alarm or distress within the community. Officers also use Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices to tackle persistent antisocial behaviour.
A Community Protection Warning is a formal warning, while a Community Protection Notice is a legal notice that can lead to further enforcement action if the behaviour continues. Positive action has been taken against those who breach these notices, including Fixed Penalty Notices and court proceedings for repeat offenders. The Public Spaces Protection Order has also enabled officers to seize alcohol and issue penalties where restrictions are breached.
In response to increased reports of antisocial e-scooter and e-bike use, a number of vehicles have been seized and enforcement activity will continue. Residents are encouraged to report concerns through local community meetings or My Community Voice, helping officers target patrols and take action where it is needed most.
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Priority:
Road safety.
Action taken:
PC Parsons and PC Lawford continue to work to improve road safety across the area through engagement, education and enforcement activity. They have been targeting offences involving uninsured drivers, unlicensed drivers and the illegal use of e-scooters. Their proactive work has led to a number of e-scooters, mopeds and vehicles being seized, helping to reduce risk and keep local roads safer for residents and other road users.
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Priority:
Drug dealing.
Action taken:
PC Parsons and PC Lawford remain committed to tackling drug-related activity in the area. Through proactive patrols and targeted stop searches, officers have seized illegal drugs, made arrests and taken enforcement action against those involved in criminal activity. This ongoing work helps disrupt drug use and dealing, gather valuable intelligence and provide reassurance to local residents. The team will continue to target those involved in illegal drugs and encourages the public to report any concerns so that action can be taken where it is needed most.