Catapults.

Issued 12 October 2026

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.

Actioned 12 October 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 12 October 2026

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.

Actioned 12 October 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 12 October 2026

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.

Actioned 12 October 2026

Catapults.

Issued 17 July 2026

Officers continue to work with partner organisations to tackle catapult-related wildlife crime in Bethersden, High Halden and Great Chart.

Working alongside specialist teams, officers have identified a number of young people linked to catapult incidents and carried out visits to their homes, engaging with both them and their parents. One young person has been issued with an Acceptable Behaviour Agreement, which is a voluntary agreement between the young person, their family and partner agencies that sets out clear expectations for future behaviour and encourages positive choices. Officers have also carried out targeted patrols in hotspot locations and used stop and search powers where lawful grounds existed. This activity has resulted in several catapults being seized and removed from use. Through ongoing enforcement, education and partnership working, officers continue to address catapult-related offending and help protect local communities and wildlife.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 17 July 2026

Officers continue to carry out targeted patrols and enforcement activity in response to concerns about road safety. This work includes speed checks, vehicle stops and action against drivers who commit offences. Officers have also taken action against drivers found using vehicles without valid insurance, road tax or an MOT. Through ongoing patrols and enforcement, officers aim to improve road safety, deter offending and respond to concerns raised by local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 17 July 2026

Officers continue to tackle nuisance motorcycles in the local area through targeted patrols and enforcement activity. Following a report involving a motorcycle linked to offending, officers recovered a motorcycle in Hothfield and continue to work with residents to gather information and identify those responsible for nuisance motorcycle use.

Officers have also engaged with the community through local events, providing crime prevention advice and encouraging residents to report concerns. Information from the public helps officers develop intelligence, target enforcement activity and improve safety within the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026