Barton

Your Neighbourhood Policing Team is made up of Kent Police beat officers who are dedicated to keeping your community safe. They focus on preventing crime and antisocial behaviour, responding to local concerns, and building strong relationships with residents, community groups and local businesses.

Our officers will:

patrol to deter crime and reassure the public
hold regular engagement activities in the area, including attending community meetings to share advice and listen to concerns
work with partner agencies including councils, schools, charities, and local groups
tackle issues like antisocial behaviour, repeat offending, and vulnerability
build trust by being visible, approachable, and responsive

Neighbourhood policing is a key part of Kent Police’s commitment to being community-focused, visible, and responsive.

Report crime

Please do not contact neighbourhood officers to report crime.

If it's not an emergency, the easiest way to contact us is online. Your report will be sent direct to our control room where it will be reviewed by the same team who answer our calls.

in an emergency, call 999
call 101 for non-emergency enquiries

Barton Local Policing Team

Charlotte Andrews

Police Constable

Jack Gardham

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Nuisance motorbikes. Issued 22 April 2026	PC Gardham has carried out regular high-visibility patrols across the Barton ward, with a particular focus on Baldock Road, Querns Road and Buffs Road. Although no off-road bikes were encountered during these patrols, reports from local residents show that the issue remains a concern within the community. Off-road bikes can cause nuisance, noise and safety concerns when ridden illegally in public spaces or on roads where they are not permitted. Due to the number of reports being received, tackling this issue remains a priority. PC Gardham will continue to carry out proactive patrols in these key locations to deter offending, identify those responsible and help keep the area safe for residents. Actioned 30 June 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 22 April 2026	Police received reports from residents about suspected drug dealing in parts of the Barton ward, particularly around Pretoria Road and College Road. In response to these concerns, PC Gardham and other neighbourhood officers carried out a plain clothes operation in the area during the times the activity was reported to be taking place. During the operation, officers stopped and searched a man who matched the description provided by members of the community. Cannabis was found and seized, and appropriate action was taken. Since then, no further reports have been received in relation to this individual. The information provided by local residents played an important role in helping officers target their patrols and address concerns within the community. Actioned 30 June 2026
Dog fouling. Issued 22 April 2026	Reports of dog fouling within the ward have been recognised and addressed through partnership working with the local council. Responsibility for enforcing offences related to dog fouling sits with the council, so residents raising concerns have been directed to the appropriate reporting channels and advice services. Dog fouling can have a negative impact on public spaces and the local environment, and reporting incidents helps the council take action where necessary. By ensuring concerns are handled by the correct authority, local agencies can work together to help keep the area clean, safe and welcoming for residents and visitors. Actioned 30 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance motorbikes.

Issued 22 April 2026

PC Gardham has carried out regular high-visibility patrols across the Barton ward, with a particular focus on Baldock Road, Querns Road and Buffs Road. Although no off-road bikes were encountered during these patrols, reports from local residents show that the issue remains a concern within the community. Off-road bikes can cause nuisance, noise and safety concerns when ridden illegally in public spaces or on roads where they are not permitted. Due to the number of reports being received, tackling this issue remains a priority. PC Gardham will continue to carry out proactive patrols in these key locations to deter offending, identify those responsible and help keep the area safe for residents.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 22 April 2026

Police received reports from residents about suspected drug dealing in parts of the Barton ward, particularly around Pretoria Road and College Road. In response to these concerns, PC Gardham and other neighbourhood officers carried out a plain clothes operation in the area during the times the activity was reported to be taking place. During the operation, officers stopped and searched a man who matched the description provided by members of the community. Cannabis was found and seized, and appropriate action was taken. Since then, no further reports have been received in relation to this individual. The information provided by local residents played an important role in helping officers target their patrols and address concerns within the community.

Actioned 30 June 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 22 April 2026

Reports of dog fouling within the ward have been recognised and addressed through partnership working with the local council. Responsibility for enforcing offences related to dog fouling sits with the council, so residents raising concerns have been directed to the appropriate reporting channels and advice services. Dog fouling can have a negative impact on public spaces and the local environment, and reporting incidents helps the council take action where necessary. By ensuring concerns are handled by the correct authority, local agencies can work together to help keep the area clean, safe and welcoming for residents and visitors.

Actioned 30 June 2026