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

Harriet Taylor

Police Constable

Jack Gardham

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 20 July 2026	We have seen an increase in reports of nuisance motorbike activity during the summer months. In response, officers have been carrying out patrols in areas where concerns have been raised by local residents. These patrols have included high-visibility foot patrols and engagement with residents to better understand the issues affecting the community. Information provided by local people is helping officers identify patterns, target activity and build a clearer picture of where problems are occurring. We recognise the impact that nuisance motorbike use can have on local communities and are committed to addressing these concerns. Further enforcement activity is being planned to tackle the issue and help reduce the disruption and risk caused by this behaviour. We encourage residents to continue reporting incidents and sharing information, as this helps us direct resources to the areas where they are needed most. Actioned 30 September 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 20 July 2026	We have received reports of antisocial behaviour involving groups of young people in the area. In response, local officers have been carrying out regular high-visibility patrols to provide reassurance to residents, deter further incidents and identify those responsible. Officers are also working closely with the local community and partner organisations to better understand the issues being experienced and find long-term solutions. Information provided by residents helps us identify patterns of behaviour, focus patrols where they are needed most and take appropriate action when necessary. Actioned 30 September 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 20 July 2026	Kent Police have received reports of suspected drug dealing in the area and are working with partner organisations to disrupt criminal activity and keep local communities safe. In response to concerns raised by residents, officers have increased patrols in locations where issues have been reported. These patrols provide a visible police presence, help gather information and deter those involved in criminal activity. Tackling drug-related crime remains a priority, and we will continue to work with partners and local communities to identify offenders and take appropriate action. Information provided by the public plays an important role in helping us target resources and respond effectively. We encourage anyone with information about suspected drug dealing or other criminal activity to report it to Kent Police. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 20 July 2026

We have seen an increase in reports of nuisance motorbike activity during the summer months. In response, officers have been carrying out patrols in areas where concerns have been raised by local residents.

These patrols have included high-visibility foot patrols and engagement with residents to better understand the issues affecting the community. Information provided by local people is helping officers identify patterns, target activity and build a clearer picture of where problems are occurring.

We recognise the impact that nuisance motorbike use can have on local communities and are committed to addressing these concerns. Further enforcement activity is being planned to tackle the issue and help reduce the disruption and risk caused by this behaviour.

We encourage residents to continue reporting incidents and sharing information, as this helps us direct resources to the areas where they are needed most.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 20 July 2026

We have received reports of antisocial behaviour involving groups of young people in the area. In response, local officers have been carrying out regular high-visibility patrols to provide reassurance to residents, deter further incidents and identify those responsible.

Officers are also working closely with the local community and partner organisations to better understand the issues being experienced and find long-term solutions. Information provided by residents helps us identify patterns of behaviour, focus patrols where they are needed most and take appropriate action when necessary.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 20 July 2026

Kent Police have received reports of suspected drug dealing in the area and are working with partner organisations to disrupt criminal activity and keep local communities safe.

In response to concerns raised by residents, officers have increased patrols in locations where issues have been reported. These patrols provide a visible police presence, help gather information and deter those involved in criminal activity.

Tackling drug-related crime remains a priority, and we will continue to work with partners and local communities to identify offenders and take appropriate action. Information provided by the public plays an important role in helping us target resources and respond effectively.

We encourage anyone with information about suspected drug dealing or other criminal activity to report it to Kent Police. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers.

Actioned 30 September 2026