POLICE DETAILS
Kent Police - Chalkwell Neighbourhood

Nuisance youth antisocial behaviour.

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.

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.

Criminal damage.

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 youth antisocial behaviour.

PC Atherton is working closely with the Neighbourhood Task Force Town Centre Team and the Child Centred Policing Team. Together, they are carrying out regular high?visibility patrols and engaging with schools, parents and the council to address concerns raised by the community.

Several bikes have been seized and Section 59 antisocial behaviour warnings have been issued to e?scooter riders. A Section 59 warning is a formal notice given when a vehicle is used in a way that causes alarm, distress or nuisance. If the same rider or vehicle is involved in similar behaviour within the next 12 months, the police have the power to seize the vehicle.

Young people involved in causing issues are also being dealt with appropriately, using the full range of policing powers where necessary.

Road safety issues.

We have carried out high?visibility patrols in response to concerns raised by the public. Officers have seized illegal e?scooters and run traffic operations, including road safety checks, speed enforcement and providing safety advice. Several vehicles have also been stopped for offences such as drug?driving, drink?driving, careless driving and driving without the correct documents.

Criminal damage.

We’re working with partners to ensure buildings are secure, reducing the risk of criminal damage. High visibility patrolling has been carried out and officers have also stopped youths carrying catapults; they’ve been identified and dealt with using appropriate police powers.

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance

Regular high‑visibility patrols have been carried out across the town centre, and Section 34 dispersal powers have been used when necessary to reduce antisocial behaviour and disorder. These powers allow officers to require individuals to leave an area for a set period of time to prevent further issues.

We have been working with Swale Borough Council and the building owners to ensure the site is properly secured, preventing access and reducing related antisocial behaviour and safety concerns. Officers regularly review Swale Borough Council CCTV, identify suspects and carry out home visits. This work has been supported by Child‑Centred Policing Team (CCPT) officers to make sure appropriate follow‑up and intervention takes place.

We have also enforced the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) and issued Community Protection Warnings (CPWs), which formally tell someone that their behaviour must stop. As a result of this work, street drinkers have been moved away from the immediate town‑centre area.

Criminal damage.

We have increased high‑visibility patrols in affected locations and worked closely with Swale Borough Council and property owners to make sure damaged sites — especially those vulnerable to break‑ins or antisocial behaviour — are properly secured and monitored. Officers have regularly reviewed Swale Borough Council CCTV to identify suspects, leading to follow‑up home visits with support from Child‑Centred Policing officers.

Where criminal damage is linked to wider antisocial behaviour or youth‑related concerns, we have gathered intelligence, engaged with residents and taken appropriate enforcement action to prevent further damage.

Nuisance vehicles.

You told us that nuisance vehicles, particularly e‑scooters and electric bikes were causing problems in the town centre. In response, officers targeted the key locations linked to illegal e‑scooter and e‑bike use. This work has resulted in several seizures, and regular patrols now show a noticeable decrease in these vehicles being seen on the streets.

We have also carried out several traffic operations, which led to multiple drivers being reported for offences, vehicles being seized for having no insurance and drugs being recovered during searches.

Nuisance motorcycles.

Officers have supported enforcement activity through proactive patrols and close partnership working, resulting in a number of nuisance motorcycles being identified and seized. These patrols help target hotspot locations, deter offending and improve safety for residents and visitors.

Community messages have also been shared to raise awareness of the dangers associated with riding motorcycles unlawfully in public spaces and to make it clear that vehicles used illegally may be seized. Officers will continue to carry out targeted enforcement activity, act on information provided by the public and take robust action against those responsible for nuisance motorbike activity.

Road safety issues.

We have worked with the local Speedwatch Coordinator to review speed data from roads identified as areas of concern. Current data shows that average vehicle speeds are generally within the speed limit; however, suitable locations for enforcement have been identified and speed checks continue to be carried out.

Officers will continue to monitor concerns raised by residents, carry out targeted enforcement activity where appropriate and work with community partners to improve road safety and encourage responsible driving.

E-bikes/e-scooters.

Working closely with Swale Borough Council CCTV operators, officers have identified nuisance bikes travelling towards the town centre, leading to successful vehicle stops and seizures. Further e-scooters have also been seized on the High Street for offences relating to illegal use.

Officers will continue to work with partner agencies, carry out targeted patrols and act on information provided by the community to tackle nuisance e-scooter and e-bike use. This ongoing activity helps reduce antisocial behaviour, improve road safety and keep public spaces safe for residents and visitors.

Theft.

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 vehicles.

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.

Alcohol.

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 motorcycles.

Officers have supported enforcement activity through proactive patrols and close partnership working, resulting in a number of nuisance motorcycles being identified and seized. These patrols help target hotspot locations, deter offending and improve safety for residents and visitors.

Community messages have also been shared to raise awareness of the dangers associated with riding motorcycles unlawfully in public spaces and to make it clear that vehicles used illegally may be seized. Officers will continue to carry out targeted enforcement activity, act on information provided by the public and take robust action against those responsible for nuisance motorbike activity.

Road safety issues.

We have worked with the local Speedwatch Coordinator to review speed data from roads identified as areas of concern. Current data shows that average vehicle speeds are generally within the speed limit; however, suitable locations for enforcement have been identified and speed checks continue to be carried out.

Officers will continue to monitor concerns raised by residents, carry out targeted enforcement activity where appropriate and work with community partners to improve road safety and encourage responsible driving.

E-bikes/e-scooters.

Working closely with Swale Borough Council CCTV operators, officers have identified nuisance bikes travelling towards the town centre, leading to successful vehicle stops and seizures. Further e-scooters have also been seized on the High Street for offences relating to illegal use.

Officers will continue to work with partner agencies, carry out targeted patrols and act on information provided by the community to tackle nuisance e-scooter and e-bike use. This ongoing activity helps reduce antisocial behaviour, improve road safety and keep public spaces safe for residents and visitors.