POLICE DETAILS
Kent Police - Borden and Grove Park Neighbourhood

Drug dealing.

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.

Road safety.

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.

Internet/cybercrime.

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.

Drug dealing.

We have been gathering information from residents and increasing high?visibility patrols. Officers have also stopped and searched individuals linked to suspected drug activity, leading to positive results and ongoing enquiries.

Road safety.

Following the priority raised at the Parish Council meeting, we have increased high?visibility patrols in the area. Officers will carry out regular speed checks and will support the introduction of the new 20mph zone starting in February 2026. Drivers who break the law are being dealt with using the full range of policing powers.

Internet/cybercrime.

We’re arranging community talks to offer advice, raise awareness, and support victims. These sessions help us engage directly with residents and address any concerns they may have.

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Your local Beat Team is working closely with the Council. Any issues reported to us are passed on so they can be properly logged and dealt with by the agency responsible for waste‑related offences. As part of this joint work, officers recently attended a site visit with the Council’s Environmental Team, where a drone was used to gather evidence of suspected fly‑tipping.

Road safety issues.

PC Atherton has carried out high‑visibility patrols in key locations. During one 90‑minute period alone, 17 vehicles were stopped and dealt with appropriately for various road‑traffic issues. We will continue to monitor road‑safety concerns, maintain visible patrols and work with Kent County Council Highways to address the matters raised.

Fly tipping.

Your local Beat Team has been working closely with the Council, sharing all reports so that they can be properly logged and investigated by the lead agency responsible for waste‑related offences.

As part of this joint work, officers attended a site visit with the Environmental Team, where a drone was used to gather evidence of suspected fly‑tipping.

Road safety issues.

In response to concerns about speeding and nuisance driving, speed enforcement activity has been carried out on roads identified as problem locations. Several drivers have been stopped and spoken to about their driving behaviour, helping to improve awareness and encourage safer driving.

Work is also underway to recruit volunteers to support the relaunch of Borden Speedwatch. Speedwatch is a community-led scheme where trained volunteers work with police to monitor vehicle speeds and raise awareness of road safety concerns.

In addition, Swale Borough Council CCTV is being used to help identify those involved in nuisance bike and quad bike activity. Recent partnership working led to a nuisance bike being tracked from the Borden area into Sittingbourne, where it was stopped by officers and seized.

Officers will continue to carry out targeted patrols, enforcement activity and partnership working to address road safety concerns and improve safety for all road users.

Fly tipping.

Community messages have been shared to encourage residents to report fly-tipping and provide information about repeat problem locations. Information from the public helps officers and partner agencies identify hotspots and target enforcement activity more effectively.

Close partnership working continues between Kent Police and Environmental Enforcement teams, with reports of fly-tipping being shared promptly to support swift investigation and action. This joint approach helps identify offenders, prevent further incidents and protect the local environment. Officers will continue to work with partner agencies and respond to concerns raised by the community.

Wildlife crime.

Officers have organised community engagement events, including walk-and-talk sessions, to better understand local concerns and gather information about wildlife crime and related issues. Regular high-visibility patrols are also carried out within the nature reserve following reports of illegal snares and traps.

Where young people are identified carrying or using catapults, officers take a preventative approach by providing education about the impact this behaviour can have on wildlife, property and public safety. Officers continue to work closely with the Rural Task Force and partner agencies to investigate reports, deter offending and protect local wildlife.

We encourage residents to continue reporting any concerns relating to wildlife crime, as information from the community plays an important role in identifying offenders and helping to protect the local environment.

Road safety.

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.

Nuisance bikes.

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.

Wildlife crime issues.

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.

Road safety issues.

In response to concerns about speeding and nuisance driving, speed enforcement activity has been carried out on roads identified as problem locations. Several drivers have been stopped and spoken to about their driving behaviour, helping to improve awareness and encourage safer driving.

Work is also underway to recruit volunteers to support the relaunch of Borden Speedwatch. Speedwatch is a community-led scheme where trained volunteers work with police to monitor vehicle speeds and raise awareness of road safety concerns.

In addition, Swale Borough Council CCTV is being used to help identify those involved in nuisance bike and quad bike activity. Recent partnership working led to a nuisance bike being tracked from the Borden area into Sittingbourne, where it was stopped by officers and seized.

Officers will continue to carry out targeted patrols, enforcement activity and partnership working to address road safety concerns and improve safety for all road users.

Fly tipping.

Community messages have been shared to encourage residents to report fly-tipping and provide information about repeat problem locations. Information from the public helps officers and partner agencies identify hotspots and target enforcement activity more effectively.

Close partnership working continues between Kent Police and Environmental Enforcement teams, with reports of fly-tipping being shared promptly to support swift investigation and action. This joint approach helps identify offenders, prevent further incidents and protect the local environment. Officers will continue to work with partner agencies and respond to concerns raised by the community.

Wildlife crime.

Officers have organised community engagement events, including walk-and-talk sessions, to better understand local concerns and gather information about wildlife crime and related issues. Regular high-visibility patrols are also carried out within the nature reserve following reports of illegal snares and traps.

Where young people are identified carrying or using catapults, officers take a preventative approach by providing education about the impact this behaviour can have on wildlife, property and public safety. Officers continue to work closely with the Rural Task Force and partner agencies to investigate reports, deter offending and protect local wildlife.

We encourage residents to continue reporting any concerns relating to wildlife crime, as information from the community plays an important role in identifying offenders and helping to protect the local environment.