Bradstowe
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.
Owen Crush
Police constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
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Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 03 November 2025 |
Targeted enforcement has taken place to tackle antisocial behaviour, with ten Community Protection Warnings issued in recent months. Dispersal powers were also used during large planned events, resulting in five individuals being dispersed and alcohol and drugs being seized. PC Crush has continued high‑visibility patrols, engaging with residents and local partners while working to deter nuisance behaviour. Actioned 14 January 2026 |
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Shoplifting. Issued 03 November 2025 |
PC Crush has been attending multi‑agency community meetings with local business owners and staff to better understand the issues affecting Broadstairs, particularly in the run‑up to Christmas. Officers have also visited local shops to promote the Shop Safe scheme and encourage the reporting of offences to Kent Police. PC Crush will continue to carry out high‑visibility foot patrols in the area. Actioned 14 January 2026 |
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Road safety. Issued 03 November 2025 |
We’ve been responding to your concerns about road safety in the area. Officers have been carrying out high‑visibility patrols to reassure residents and deter unsafe driving. In addition, a dedicated roads policing operation is planned for this location. This will focus on tackling antisocial vehicle use, providing education and enforcement around e‑scooters, and addressing key traffic offences such as drink and drug driving, using mobile phones at the wheel, and not wearing seatbelts. Actioned 14 January 2026 |
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