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.
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Crimes and priorities
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Action taken:
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Priority:
Road safety.
Action taken:
Officers will continue to carry out proactive patrols along New Hythe Lane and within the surrounding industrial estate to address ongoing road safety concerns.
The area remains a focus due to reports of speeding and poor driving standards. High-visibility patrols help deter offending and allow officers to identify and deal with drivers who commit offences.
Officers also work closely with local businesses to understand concerns, gather information and identify any emerging issues. Where offences are identified, appropriate enforcement action is taken. This may include the issuing of a Traffic Offence Report, which is a formal report used when a driver is suspected of committing a road traffic offence.
This ongoing work aims to improve road safety, reduce risks to road users and support those who work in and travel through the area.
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Priority:
E-scooters/e-bikes.
Action taken:
Officers continue to take action against the illegal use of e-scooters and antisocial use of e-bikes across the area.
E-scooters being used unlawfully on public roads can be seized in line with current legislation. When reports about e-bikes are received, officers work to identify those involved and gather information to support appropriate action.
Depending on the circumstances, this may include advice, warnings or enforcement action. Where vehicles are being used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance, officers may issue a Section 59 warning. If the behaviour continues, the vehicle can be seized.
This ongoing work aims to improve safety, reduce antisocial behaviour and ensure that e-scooters and e-bikes are used responsibly and within the law.
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Priority:
Antisocial behaviour - general.
Action taken:
Officers will continue to carry out proactive patrols in areas where antisocial behaviour has been reported, including around Tesco Superstore and Leybourne Lakes.
These locations have been identified as hotspots, particularly during busier periods. A visible police presence helps deter antisocial behaviour, reassure residents and visitors, and identify those responsible for causing problems.
Officers will continue to engage with individuals where appropriate, offering advice and education to help prevent issues from escalating. Where offences or ongoing antisocial behaviour are identified, enforcement action may be taken. This can include Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices, which are formal measures used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the local community.
Local officers will also continue to work closely with partner agencies to address the causes of antisocial behaviour and help keep these areas safe and welcoming for everyone.