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Most commonly reported crimes during Jun 2026

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Jul 2025 27 7.5%
Aug 2025 27 7.5%
Sep 2025 22 6.1%
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Nov 2025 28 7.8%
Dec 2025 25 7%
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Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area. 

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems. 

 

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    Nuisance vehicles on Park Pale.

    Issued 21 July 2026

    Action taken:

    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

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    Fly tipping.

    Issued 21 July 2026

    Action taken:

    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

  • Priority:

    Nuisance vehicles.

    Issued 21 July 2026

    Action taken:

    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

  • Priority:

    Nuisance vehicles.

    Issued 21 April 2026

    Action taken:

    Regular patrols continue at Park Pale to provide a visible police presence and deter nuisance vehicle activity. Officers are also working with partner agencies to enforce a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), which is a legal restriction that can be used to control how vehicles access or use specific roads and areas.

    A recent multi-agency meeting has also taken place to plan further targeted operations aimed at tackling nuisance motorbikes and identifying those responsible. Officers will continue to patrol the area and take appropriate action to reduce antisocial vehicle use and improve safety for residents and visitors.

    Actioned 03 July 2026

  • Priority:

    Public indecency offences.

    Issued 21 April 2026

    Action taken:

    Officers continue to carry out regular high-visibility patrols of the A226 lay-by in response to ongoing concerns. During these patrols, officers speak with individuals found in the area without a legitimate reason for being there and record their details where appropriate.

    Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) have also been issued to individuals linked to nuisance or antisocial behaviour. A CPW is a formal warning designed to stop behaviour that is having a negative impact on the local community. Where concerns continue or warnings are ignored, further enforcement action may be considered. Officers will continue to monitor the area and respond to reports from the public.

    Actioned 03 July 2026

  • Priority:

    Fly tipping.

    Issued 21 April 2026

    Action taken:

    Officers have liaised with the local authority regarding reports of fly-tipping on Crutches Lane and continue to work closely with partner agencies to address any concerns. Encouragingly, there have been no further fly-tipping incidents reported to Kent Police. Officers will continue to monitor the area and support partners in protecting the local environment and tackling environmental crime.

    Actioned 03 July 2026

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