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

Abbey Local Policing Team

James Tancock (Kent Police, Police Constable, Swale Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

James Tancock

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 21 July 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 21 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour nuisance youths.

Issued 21 July 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 21 July 2026

Catapults.

Issued 21 July 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 21 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 13 April 2026

We have increased patrols in and around the recreation ground and worked closely with local youth services in response to reports of antisocial behaviour. Officers have carried out enquiries to identify those responsible, including follow-up visits to young people and their families where concerns have been reported.

By working with partner agencies and engaging directly with those involved, we aim to address issues at an early stage, prevent further incidents and improve the quality of life for local residents. Patrols will continue in the area to provide reassurance, deter antisocial behaviour and respond to concerns raised by the community.

Actioned 21 July 2026

E-bikes/e-scooters.

Issued 13 April 2026

We have carried out patrols across the ward and wider Faversham area to tackle reports of nuisance e-bikes, e-scooters and motorbikes. Following reports received from the community, officers have carried out enquiries and taken appropriate enforcement action where offences have been identified.

During this reporting period, one incident involving the nuisance use of a vehicle was reported and dealt with by officers. Warning letters have also been issued to individuals believed to have been involved in the antisocial use of these vehicles, helping to address concerns at an early stage and prevent further incidents.

Officers will continue to carry out targeted patrols, work with local communities and take appropriate action against those using e-bikes, e-scooters and motorbikes in an illegal or antisocial manner.

Actioned 21 July 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 13 April 2026

We shared information with residents on how to report fly-tipping and carried out patrols in areas where it had previously been reported. No fly-tipping incidents were reported to Kent Police during this period.

Actioned 21 July 2026

What members in Abbey are saying are the issues in the area:

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