Borden and Grove Park

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

Borden and Grove Park Local Policing Team

Ryan Atherton

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026
Nuisance bikes. Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026
Fly tipping. Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026
Road safety. Issued 21 July 2026	Officers continue to carry out targeted patrols and speed checks in locations where road safety concerns have been identified. Speed and collision data is regularly reviewed to help focus enforcement activity where it will have the greatest impact. Officers also work with Police Cadets and Community Speedwatch volunteers to promote safer driving and improve road safety. Through ongoing patrols, enforcement and community engagement, officers continue to respond to concerns raised by residents and take action where unsafe driving is identified. Actioned 30 September 2026
Nuisance bikes. Issued 21 July 2026	Officers have carried out targeted patrols in areas where nuisance vehicles have been reported, including routes commonly used by off-road motorcycles and other vehicles being used in an antisocial manner. Additional warning signs have been installed in problem locations, and officers have used CCTV footage to help identify riders and gather evidence. Information provided by the community continues to support enforcement activity, and officers remain committed to taking action against those whose behaviour affects the safety and wellbeing of local residents. Actioned 30 September 2026
Wildlife crime issues. Issued 21 July 2026	Officers have increased patrols in areas where concerns about wildlife crime involving catapults have been raised. Additional signage has been installed to encourage reporting, raise awareness and educate young people about the harm this behaviour can cause to wildlife and the wider community. Officers will continue to work with residents and partner organisations to identify those responsible, prevent further incidents and protect local wildlife. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026

Nuisance bikes.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Road safety.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers continue to carry out targeted patrols and speed checks in locations where road safety concerns have been identified. Speed and collision data is regularly reviewed to help focus enforcement activity where it will have the greatest impact. Officers also work with Police Cadets and Community Speedwatch volunteers to promote safer driving and improve road safety. Through ongoing patrols, enforcement and community engagement, officers continue to respond to concerns raised by residents and take action where unsafe driving is identified.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance bikes.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers have carried out targeted patrols in areas where nuisance vehicles have been reported, including routes commonly used by off-road motorcycles and other vehicles being used in an antisocial manner. Additional warning signs have been installed in problem locations, and officers have used CCTV footage to help identify riders and gather evidence. Information provided by the community continues to support enforcement activity, and officers remain committed to taking action against those whose behaviour affects the safety and wellbeing of local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Wildlife crime issues.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers have increased patrols in areas where concerns about wildlife crime involving catapults have been raised. Additional signage has been installed to encourage reporting, raise awareness and educate young people about the harm this behaviour can cause to wildlife and the wider community. Officers will continue to work with residents and partner organisations to identify those responsible, prevent further incidents and protect local wildlife.

Actioned 30 September 2026