Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 February 2026

Kent Police have taken a proactive and targeted approach to tackling anti‑social behaviour. We have increased high‑visibility patrols during peak times, which has provided reassurance to local businesses and the wider community. Alongside this, we have carried out plain‑clothed operations to give us greater flexibility in identifying and addressing issues that may not be immediately visible to uniformed officers.
Through this combination of visible policing, targeted operations, and collaborative follow‑up work, we continue to actively prevent, deter, and robustly address anti‑social behaviour within the area.

Actioned 01 April 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 03 February 2026

Kent Police have been tackling nuisance bikes by working with members of the public to gather closed‑circuit television footage to help identify riders. Once identified, offenders have been visited and issued with a Section 59 warning. This is a formal warning given when a vehicle is used in an anti‑social manner. If the same rider or vehicle is involved again, the vehicle can be seized.

We have also increased high‑visibility patrols in problem areas to deter nuisance biking and are working with the council to discuss additional traffic measures to help prevent further antisocial riding.

Actioned 01 April 2026

Tackling reports of nuisance behaviour and environmental concerns at an identified site in the community.

Issued 03 February 2026

Kent Police have taken a proactive approach to tackling antisocial behaviour and environmental issues. We have increased high‑visibility patrols at peak times to reassure local businesses and the wider community, and we continue to carry out targeted activity in partnership with local agencies.

Actioned 01 April 2026