POLICE DETAILS
Kent Police - Chestfield Neighbourhood

E-scooters/nuisance motorcycles.

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.

Antisocial behaviour - general.

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.

E-scooters/nuisance motorcycles.

PC Clark has conducted mobile high visibility patrolling in a marked vehicle across Chestfield between late hours of the weekends. During this, no e-scooter or nuisance motorcycles were spotted nor brought to the attention of PC Clark. Patrolling will continue, to prevent the use of e-scooters and nuisance motorcycles within the area.

Road safety issues.

PC Clark has been carrying out high?visibility patrols in a marked vehicle across Chestfield during the later evening hours, between 7pm and 11pm. Several vehicles have been stopped, and checks have been completed to make sure both the drivers and their vehicles are road?legal.

These patrols will continue, along with foot patrols, to help reduce road?safety issues. Proactive speeding operations are also planned for hotspot locations to target speeding and nuisance vehicles.

Antisocial behaviour - general.

PC Clark has been monitoring reports of antisocial behaviour in Chestfield. No incidents have been reported to Kent Police, and recent engagement events have also shown no signs of nuisance behaviour, suggesting levels have reduced in the area.

PC Clark will continue to review any calls from the public to identify potential hotspot areas. Both mobile and foot patrols will continue across the ward to help deter any issues and reassure residents.

Vehicle crime.

Your local beat officers have carried out a number of high‑visibility and covert patrols in key areas as part of an ongoing operation targeting both theft from motor vehicles and theft of motor vehicles. Officers have also been supporting investigations by conducting house‑to‑house enquiries and reviewing CCTV to help identify those responsible and bring them to justice.

Foot patrols have been taking place to provide reassurance and safeguard the community. Messages about vehicle security and safety have also been shared through our My Community Voice messaging platform to help residents protect their property.

Road safety issues.

Local beat officers took part in a speeding operation alongside the local Speedwatch coordinator. Further speed‑enforcement checks are planned in Chestfield over the coming months.

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Officers carried out high‑visibility patrols in identified hotspot areas in Chestfield, including around McDonald’s and KFC. Regular foot patrols took place in and around the restaurant areas to reassure the public and deter antisocial behaviour.

A visible police presence was also maintained in locations linked to recent reports of nuisance vehicles. This included both foot patrols and patrols in marked police vehicles to cover key access routes and parking areas. No significant issues were identified during these visits, and the visible presence helped deter further problems.

Noise disturbance.

Concerns about noise disturbance in the area have been recognised and officers have engaged with local residents to better understand the issues affecting the community. Through these conversations, officers have been able to identify some of the sources of the noise and work with those involved to minimise the impact on nearby residents. This has included providing advice and encouraging responsible behaviour to help reduce noise pollution and prevent ongoing disruption. Officers will continue to work with the community and partner agencies where appropriate to address concerns and help ensure the area has a positive and welcoming environment for residents.

Drug taking.

Officers have worked closely with the community to identify areas where concerns about drug use have been reported. In response, targeted patrols have been carried out at different times of the day to deter drug-related activity, gather information and provide reassurance to local residents. By focusing patrols on the areas of greatest concern, officers are able to respond more effectively to community reports and address issues that may affect local people. Officers will continue to patrol these locations and take appropriate action to tackle drug use and help keep Chestfield a safe and welcoming place to live, work and visit.

Drink/drug driving.

Officers have carried out patrols in both marked and unmarked police vehicles to help tackle drink-driving and drug-driving offences and improve road safety. As part of this work, several people have been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Officers also carried out speed enforcement checks on 2 June 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to address road safety concerns within the area. During these checks, drivers who were stopped were not found to be over the legal limits for alcohol or drugs. Police will continue to carry out enforcement and education activities to deter dangerous driving, improve road safety and help protect all road users.

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.

E-scooters/E-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.

Nuisance motorcycles.

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.

Noise disturbance.

Concerns about noise disturbance in the area have been recognised and officers have engaged with local residents to better understand the issues affecting the community. Through these conversations, officers have been able to identify some of the sources of the noise and work with those involved to minimise the impact on nearby residents. This has included providing advice and encouraging responsible behaviour to help reduce noise pollution and prevent ongoing disruption. Officers will continue to work with the community and partner agencies where appropriate to address concerns and help ensure the area has a positive and welcoming environment for residents.

Drug taking.

Officers have worked closely with the community to identify areas where concerns about drug use have been reported. In response, targeted patrols have been carried out at different times of the day to deter drug-related activity, gather information and provide reassurance to local residents. By focusing patrols on the areas of greatest concern, officers are able to respond more effectively to community reports and address issues that may affect local people. Officers will continue to patrol these locations and take appropriate action to tackle drug use and help keep Chestfield a safe and welcoming place to live, work and visit.

Drink/drug driving.

Officers have carried out patrols in both marked and unmarked police vehicles to help tackle drink-driving and drug-driving offences and improve road safety. As part of this work, several people have been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Officers also carried out speed enforcement checks on 2 June 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to address road safety concerns within the area. During these checks, drivers who were stopped were not found to be over the legal limits for alcohol or drugs. Police will continue to carry out enforcement and education activities to deter dangerous driving, improve road safety and help protect all road users.