Theft - shoplifting.

Issued 03 February 2026

PC Swan has been working with Dartford Town Against Crime to raise awareness and improve training to help prevent and detect shop theft.

This work supports a wider national campaign, including activity involving Co‑op stores, aimed at tackling retail crime and protecting local businesses.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Off road bikes.

Issued 03 February 2026

Ongoing work with partner agencies, along with regular patrols in both marked and unmarked vehicles, has led to off‑road bikes being seized. Officers have also issued warning notices and fines under the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in partnership with Dartford Borough Council.

A PSPO is a legal order that helps councils and police deal with behaviour in public places that has a negative impact on others. It allows action to be taken, including issuing fines, when the rules set out in the order are ignored.

Further work is planned with other teams across the force to continue targeting the antisocial use of off‑road bikes.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 February 2026

Coffee with a Cop events have been arranged by PC Swan, alongside ward surgeries and other community engagement activity to discuss ongoing local issues.

During these sessions, officers have provided advice and guidance to residents and listened to concerns. Additional patrols have also been carried out to help disrupt behaviour that causes nuisance to others.

Actioned 31 March 2026