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

Jack Gardham

Police constable

Joshua Allen

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 03 February 2026	PCSOs Meek and Hazell have carried out both high‑visibility and plain‑clothes patrols in the area around Old Park following reports of off‑road motorbike activity. During this work, officers obtained details of vehicles seen delivering motorbikes to the area. Motorbike users were also observed near addresses and followed, where appropriate, back to known locations. Relevant information has been shared with ward officers to support further action. Reports from the public have been attended and updates provided. Images have also been received from the community, but at this stage riders have not been identified. PC Carver and PC Allen have attended a joint meeting with Canterbury City Council to discuss ongoing issues with off‑road motorbikes. The council is now considering issuing warnings to residents of council‑owned properties where off‑road bike use is having a negative impact on the local community. Police activity will continue, including targeted operations and roads policing enforcement, to help deter this behaviour and reduce further disruption. Actioned 30 March 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 03 February 2026	PCSOs Meek and Hazell continue to carry out regular patrols across the ward. This includes dedicated days of action focused on areas such as the Barracks, Old Park and the Spring Lane Estate. PC Allen has also been carrying out home visits to people suspected of being involved in antisocial behaviour in the Barton ward. These visits are used to give warnings where appropriate, build rapport, understand the reasons behind the behaviour, and help divert individuals away from further issues. This work is ongoing, with PC Allen continuing to address the issue with support from other beat officers. Actioned 30 March 2026
Dog fouling. Issued 03 February 2026	There have been no reports of dog fouling witnessed by, or reported to, officers. Where any offenders or addresses are identified, concerns would be passed to Canterbury City Council, which is responsible for dealing with dog fouling. PC Allen has also spoken with Barton councillors about this priority. They confirmed that they have not received reports suggesting dog fouling is currently an issue in the area. Actioned 30 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 03 February 2026

PCSOs Meek and Hazell have carried out both high‑visibility and plain‑clothes patrols in the area around Old Park following reports of off‑road motorbike activity. During this work, officers obtained details of vehicles seen delivering motorbikes to the area. Motorbike users were also observed near addresses and followed, where appropriate, back to known locations. Relevant information has been shared with ward officers to support further action.

Reports from the public have been attended and updates provided. Images have also been received from the community, but at this stage riders have not been identified.

PC Carver and PC Allen have attended a joint meeting with Canterbury City Council to discuss ongoing issues with off‑road motorbikes. The council is now considering issuing warnings to residents of council‑owned properties where off‑road bike use is having a negative impact on the local community.

Police activity will continue, including targeted operations and roads policing enforcement, to help deter this behaviour and reduce further disruption.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 03 February 2026

PCSOs Meek and Hazell continue to carry out regular patrols across the ward. This includes dedicated days of action focused on areas such as the Barracks, Old Park and the Spring Lane Estate.

PC Allen has also been carrying out home visits to people suspected of being involved in antisocial behaviour in the Barton ward. These visits are used to give warnings where appropriate, build rapport, understand the reasons behind the behaviour, and help divert individuals away from further issues.

This work is ongoing, with PC Allen continuing to address the issue with support from other beat officers.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 03 February 2026

There have been no reports of dog fouling witnessed by, or reported to, officers. Where any offenders or addresses are identified, concerns would be passed to Canterbury City Council, which is responsible for dealing with dog fouling.

PC Allen has also spoken with Barton councillors about this priority. They confirmed that they have not received reports suggesting dog fouling is currently an issue in the area.

Actioned 30 March 2026

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