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.

in an emergency, call 999
call 101 for non-emergency enquiries

James Tancock

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Nuisance antisocial behaviour. Issued 30 October 2025	Officers review every report of antisocial behaviour and take action when needed. When we can identify those involved, we take appropriate and positive steps to deal with the issue. We also discuss these cases each week with our partner organisations to make sure the right support is in place. Actioned 19 January 2026
E-scooter/nuisance motorbikes. Issued 30 October 2025	PC Tancock has carried out targeted operations and high‑visibility patrols, stopping vehicles in the areas affected. Community Protection Warnings have also been issued. A Community Protection Warning is a formal notice telling someone that their behaviour is causing a nuisance or harm to the community, and that they must stop or risk further action. Actioned 19 January 2026
Theft-shoplifting. Issued 30 October 2025	Shoplifting remains a priority for our town centre officer, who works closely with Swale CCTV and local businesses to secure evidence and deal with offenders. Through the Swale Link Partnership, banning notices will also be issued to individuals causing harm in the town. Actioned 19 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance antisocial behaviour.

Issued 30 October 2025

Officers review every report of antisocial behaviour and take action when needed. When we can identify those involved, we take appropriate and positive steps to deal with the issue. We also discuss these cases each week with our partner organisations to make sure the right support is in place.

Actioned 19 January 2026

E-scooter/nuisance motorbikes.

Issued 30 October 2025

PC Tancock has carried out targeted operations and high‑visibility patrols, stopping vehicles in the areas affected. Community Protection Warnings have also been issued. A Community Protection Warning is a formal notice telling someone that their behaviour is causing a nuisance or harm to the community, and that they must stop or risk further action.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Theft-shoplifting.

Issued 30 October 2025

Shoplifting remains a priority for our town centre officer, who works closely with Swale CCTV and local businesses to secure evidence and deal with offenders. Through the Swale Link Partnership, banning notices will also be issued to individuals causing harm in the town.

Actioned 19 January 2026

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