The Meads

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

Jacob Boosey

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Nuisance antisocial behaviour. Issued 30 October 2025	PC Boosey is working with the Child Centred Policing Team, carrying out regular high‑visibility patrols and engaging with schools, parents, and councils. Anyone committing offences will be dealt with using full policing powers. Actioned 19 January 2026
Drug taking. Issued 30 October 2025	Drug taking is still an issue in the area, and we continue to put time and resources into tackling it. Several of the vehicles reported to us are linked, and our Neighbourhood Task Force has been targeting them as part of their work. PC Boosey is also carrying out high‑visibility patrols in the areas where drug use has been reported. Actioned 19 January 2026
E-scooters/e-bikes. Issued 30 October 2025	Officers have visited local schools to give presentations highlighting the dangers and risks of using e‑scooters in public places, helping young people make safer choices. Actioned 19 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance antisocial behaviour.

Issued 30 October 2025

PC Boosey is working with the Child Centred Policing Team, carrying out regular high‑visibility patrols and engaging with schools, parents, and councils. Anyone committing offences will be dealt with using full policing powers.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 30 October 2025

Drug taking is still an issue in the area, and we continue to put time and resources into tackling it. Several of the vehicles reported to us are linked, and our Neighbourhood Task Force has been targeting them as part of their work. PC Boosey is also carrying out high‑visibility patrols in the areas where drug use has been reported.

Actioned 19 January 2026

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 30 October 2025

Officers have visited local schools to give presentations highlighting the dangers and risks of using e‑scooters in public places, helping young people make safer choices.

Actioned 19 January 2026

What members in The Meads are saying are the issues in the area:

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