Nuisance and off-road bikes.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers are working with Gravesham Borough Council to develop a Public Space Protection Order for the area. If approved, this would give police additional powers to fine and deal with riders of nuisance and off‑road bikes. The proposal is currently in the public consultation stage.

We have also worked with the Kent Police Road Safety Unit to plan days of action targeting off‑road and nuisance bikes, using a mix of overt and covert policing tactics.

Actioned 01 April 2026

Drug and alcohol use.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have worked with the Kent Police Licensing Team to visit licensed premises and check that alcohol is being sold in line with licence conditions. Joint operations have also taken place to target alcohol and drug use linked to the night‑time economy. In addition, officers have carried out a number of joint visits with Trading Standards to premises selling illegal cigarettes and other drug‑related items.

Actioned 01 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour caused by youths.

Issued 03 February 2026

Reports of nuisance youth behaviour have been followed up with closed‑circuit television (CCTV) enquiries to help identify those involved. Where young people could not be identified through local knowledge, officers worked with the Child‑Centred Policing Team to visit local schools and make staff aware. Officers have also visited home addresses to speak with parents and, where appropriate, issued Community Protection Warnings and put Acceptable Behaviour Agreements in place.

A Community Protection Warning is a formal notice used when someone’s behaviour is having a negative impact on the local community. It explains what must stop and warns that further action can be taken if the behaviour continues.

Actioned 01 April 2026