Abbey
Your Neighbourhood Policing Team is made up of Kent Police beat officers who are dedicated to keeping your community safe. They focus on preventing crime and antisocial behaviour, responding to local concerns, and building strong relationships with residents, community groups and local businesses.
Our officers will:
patrol to deter crime and reassure the public
hold regular engagement activities in the area, including attending community meetings to share advice and listen to concerns
work with partner agencies including councils, schools, charities, and local groups
tackle issues like antisocial behaviour, repeat offending, and vulnerability
build trust by being visible, approachable, and responsive
Neighbourhood policing is a key part of Kent Police’s commitment to being community-focused, visible, and responsive.
Report crime
Please do not contact neighbourhood officers to report crime.
If it's not an emergency, the easiest way to contact us is online. Your report will be sent direct to our control room where it will be reviewed by the same team who answer our calls.
Abbey Local Policing Team

James Tancock
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Antisocial behaviour - other. Issued 08 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. Actioned 08 October 2026 |
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Nuisance bikes. Issued 08 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. Actioned 08 October 2026 |
|
Road safety issues. Issued 08 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. Actioned 08 October 2026 |
|
Nuisance vehicles. Issued 21 July 2026 |
Officers have carried out targeted patrols in areas affected by reports of nuisance vehicle activity, providing a visible presence and taking positive action where offences have been identified. Patrols have focused on locations highlighted by residents, helping to deter antisocial driving, improve road safety, and provide reassurance to the local community. Further proactive activity is planned to address ongoing concerns and reduce the impact of nuisance vehicles within the ward. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Antisocial behaviour nuisance youths. Issued 21 July 2026 |
Officers have carried out high-visibility patrols in areas affected by antisocial behaviour, engaging with individuals linked to incidents and providing reassurance to residents. Intelligence has been gathered and developed to support ongoing activity, with body worn video used where appropriate to capture evidence. Where concerns have been identified, officers have worked with partners, parents and guardians to address behaviour at an early stage and prevent repeat incidents. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Catapults. Issued 21 July 2026 |
Following concerns raised by residents regarding the use of catapults and the potential harm caused to wildlife, officers have conducted targeted patrols in identified hotspot locations. Engagement has taken place with individuals found in possession of catapults, and intelligence opportunities have been developed to identify those responsible. Officers continue to maintain a visible presence in vulnerable areas to deter offending, protect wildlife, and reassure the local community. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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