Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

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 14 April 2026

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 14 April 2026

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 14 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 14 April 2026

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 14 April 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 03 February 2026

Local officers have been patrolling areas where residents have reported problems with nuisance motorbikes. Officers have also been stopping bikes being used in an unsafe or antisocial way.

One person was stopped after being seen riding an illegal e‑bike. The rider tried to get away but was safely detained by officers. During a search, officers found a quantity of drugs. This person has now been charged with nine offences and remains in prison until their next court hearing. These include supplying cannabis, having heroin with intent to supply, driving while disqualified, refusing to provide a blood sample, and driving without insurance.

In a separate incident, another rider was given a Section 59 warning following repeated reports of antisocial riding on Curtis Road in Willesborough. A Section 59 warning is issued when a vehicle is being used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to the public. If this rider is seen riding in an anti‑social way again, their motorbike can be seized.

Actioned 23 March 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 03 February 2026

We have been responding to reports of antisocial behaviour, including concerns about drug use, noisy behaviour and neighbour disputes. By working closely with the local council and housing associations, we have issued and enforced Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices to help stop this behaviour. A Community Protection Warning is an early warning that tells someone their behaviour must change. If the behaviour continues, a Community Protection Notice can be issued, which is a legal notice that sets clear conditions they must follow.

We have also increased patrols in areas where problems happen regularly and held drop‑in sessions so residents can speak to officers and report any further concerns.

Recently, officers carried out a welfare check at an address linked to ongoing antisocial behaviour. Two people ran from the address and were arrested. They were arrested for having an offensive weapon and for having drugs with intent to supply. Both individuals are now on strict bail conditions. We are working with the housing association to look at further powers to help prevent this behaviour from happening again.

In another case, a young person was given a Community Protection Warning, and another young person was given an Acceptable Behaviour Agreement following reports of antisocial behaviour at Ashford Designer Outlet. These measures require them to work positively with support services and follow clear rules. This includes not carrying catapults and not gathering in large groups that can lead to rowdy behaviour.

Actioned 23 March 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 February 2026

We have been holding drop‑in events where local residents can speak to officers and share any concerns. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to come along and talk to us.

Officers have also been carrying out patrols in road safety hotspot areas where issues have been raised.

On the A2070, one vehicle was seized and the driver was reported for driving without insurance. In South Willesborough and Norman Road, two drivers were given traffic reports for not using the correct child safety seats or restraints. In Park Farm, one driver was reported for not displaying the correct number plate, and another was reported for not wearing a seatbelt. All of these drivers are likely to receive penalty points and a fine.

Following feedback from the community, we are planning a day of action. This will focus on speeding, vehicle seizures, and tackling a range of road‑related offences.

Actioned 23 March 2026