POLICE DETAILS
Kent Police - Teynham and Lynsted Neighbourhood

Fly-tipping.

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.

Theft, shoplifting.

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.

Fly-tipping.

We’re working closely with Swale Council’s Environmental Response Team to identify those responsible and take action to keep our area clean and safe.

Theft, shoplifting.

Proactive policing has led to several arrests and the use of appropriate police powers. PC Divers is engaging with local businesses and local councillors, offering reassurance to the community.

Road safety issues.

We’ve increased high?visibility patrols and carried out regular speed checks. Drivers breaking the law are being dealt with using full policing powers.

E-scooters/e-bikes.

A joint operation was carried out across the Teynham and West Downs wards, involving high‑visibility patrols to provide reassurance and address community concerns. During this operation, several vehicles and individuals were stopped for issues ranging from vehicle defects to Traffic Offence Reports (TORs). Officers also seized e‑scooters and a van as part of this enforcement activity.

Theft shoplifting.

There have been multiple arrests of prolific shoplifters. Three offenders were arrested last week, refused bail and remanded to appear in court the following day. Other offenders remain under investigation, and officers will continue to disrupt their behaviour, gather evidence and pursue further arrests where needed.

Nuisance motorcycles.

PC Divers led a plain‑clothes operation targeting those responsible. One bike was successfully stopped, and the rider — a prolific local offender — was arrested. A 15‑year‑old has since been charged with several offences, including failing to stop, driving without a licence, no insurance, no tax, no MOT and a Section 5 Public Order offence.

Between 1 December 2025 and 27 January 2026, police received 37 calls about nuisance bikes in this area. Since the arrest and seizure, there have been no further calls, and the response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive.

Fly tipping.

PC Divers has worked closely with Swale Borough Council to support investigations into fly-tipping and environmental crime, assisting with the gathering of evidence to help identify those responsible.

Proactive patrols continue at known fly-tipping hotspot locations, where officers monitor activity and stop suspicious vehicles where appropriate to carry out checks. This targeted approach helps deter offending, gather intelligence and support enforcement action against those involved in illegal waste disposal.

We will continue to work with partner agencies, respond to information from the community and take action where offences are identified to help protect the local environment and reduce fly-tipping.

Road safety issues.

We have carried out proactive speed enforcement activity to improve road safety across the area. A number of vehicles were stopped and checked, with appropriate action taken where necessary, including providing advice and taking enforcement action where offences were identified.

While the speeds recorded during these operations were not excessive, this activity helps deter unsafe driving, reinforces the importance of complying with road traffic laws and provides reassurance to residents that road safety remains a priority.

Officers will continue to carry out patrols, speed checks and targeted enforcement activity to address concerns raised by the community and help keep local roads safe for all users.

Nuisance motorcycles.

We have recently carried out a successful operation targeting the illegal use of off-road motorcycles that have been causing ongoing issues within the community. As a result, a motorcycle was seized and will be destroyed.

This action demonstrates our continued commitment to tackling antisocial behaviour and taking robust enforcement action against those who use vehicles illegally. Officers will continue to carry out proactive patrols, targeted operations and enforcement activity to deter nuisance riding, improve safety and provide reassurance to local residents.

Catapults.

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 youths.

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.

Fly tipping.

PC Divers has worked closely with Swale Borough Council to support investigations into fly-tipping and environmental crime, assisting with the gathering of evidence to help identify those responsible.

Proactive patrols continue at known fly-tipping hotspot locations, where officers monitor activity and stop suspicious vehicles where appropriate to carry out checks. This targeted approach helps deter offending, gather intelligence and support enforcement action against those involved in illegal waste disposal.

We will continue to work with partner agencies, respond to information from the community and take action where offences are identified to help protect the local environment and reduce fly-tipping.

Road safety issues.

We have carried out proactive speed enforcement activity to improve road safety across the area. A number of vehicles were stopped and checked, with appropriate action taken where necessary, including providing advice and taking enforcement action where offences were identified.

While the speeds recorded during these operations were not excessive, this activity helps deter unsafe driving, reinforces the importance of complying with road traffic laws and provides reassurance to residents that road safety remains a priority.

Officers will continue to carry out patrols, speed checks and targeted enforcement activity to address concerns raised by the community and help keep local roads safe for all users.

Nuisance motorcycles.

We have recently carried out a successful operation targeting the illegal use of off-road motorcycles that have been causing ongoing issues within the community. As a result, a motorcycle was seized and will be destroyed.

This action demonstrates our continued commitment to tackling antisocial behaviour and taking robust enforcement action against those who use vehicles illegally. Officers will continue to carry out proactive patrols, targeted operations and enforcement activity to deter nuisance riding, improve safety and provide reassurance to local residents.