Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 08 October 2025

Coffee with a cop sessions and local surgeries were held to give residents the chance to speak directly with their town beat team, receive updates, and get safety advice.

High‑visibility and plain‑clothed patrols in the town centre helped officers identify persistent offenders, resulting in sanctions being issued under the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

Regular meetings are held with member stores of Dartford Town Against Crime, allowing officers and businesses to share information about recent offending and crime trends. The town beat team also supports Dartford Borough Council in enforcing their Public Space Protection Order. This includes advising street drinkers to move out of the restricted zone and dealing with breaches where police involvement is required.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Theft shoplifting.

Issued 08 October 2025

Regular Dartford Town Against Crime (DTAC) meetings continue to play an important role in identifying repeat offenders. This allows officers to deal promptly with both recent and outstanding offences. The image‑sharing feature within the available app helps businesses and officers quickly identify individuals, enabling fast and effective action.

The Town Team of police constables patrol the town centre on foot, regularly speaking with local businesses and encouraging them to report all crimes. They also keep businesses updated on offender outcomes, helping victims understand what happens when they support police investigations.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Nuisance motorcycles and/or E-Scooters.

Issued 08 October 2025

As part of the Council’s Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), e‑scooters must not be ridden in the town centre. Our officers regularly support the council at pop‑up events to educate riders about the rules and enforce the PSPO where needed. Numerous e‑scooters have been seized and people have been reported for offences. Underage riders are brought to their parents to ensure they understand the risks, the law, and why their scooters have been taken.

As part of our wider education and crime‑prevention work, we have also held bike‑marking events to help combat bicycle theft and support safer cycling in the community.

Actioned 19 January 2026