The Meads

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

Jacob Boosey

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Highway obstructions. Issued 13 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 13 April 2026
Drug taking. Issued 13 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 13 April 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 13 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 13 April 2026
Noise disturbance. Issued 03 February 2026	We are working closely with Swale Borough Council’s Environmental Team and have passed on the reports we have received. We continue to work together, and with housing associations where needed to address these issues and support the community. Actioned 17 March 2026
Drugs. Issued 03 February 2026	Proactive patrols have been carried out in areas where drug‑related issues were identified, including visits to affected blocks of flats. A joint meeting was arranged with all residents, Police, the Housing Association, and the Council’s antisocial behaviour Officer. Support, guidance, and advice were provided to help address the concerns raised. Vehicles were seized which were linked to drug dealing. PC Boosey has been involved with residents who have started a residents group. Actioned 17 March 2026
Highways obstructions. Issued 03 February 2026	We are working alongside Kent County Council and Swale Borough Council’s Parking Enforcement Teams, sharing the complaints we have received about highway obstructions. Where issues fall under police powers, we will deal with them directly. Where they sit with our partner agencies, we make sure the information is passed to the right department so action can be taken. We are also working with local schools to help ensure there are no obstructions around drop‑off and pick‑up times. Actioned 17 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Highway obstructions.

Issued 13 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 13 April 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 13 April 2026

Actioned 13 April 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 13 April 2026

Actioned 13 April 2026

Noise disturbance.

Issued 03 February 2026

We are working closely with Swale Borough Council’s Environmental Team and have passed on the reports we have received. We continue to work together, and with housing associations where needed to address these issues and support the community.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Drugs.

Issued 03 February 2026

Proactive patrols have been carried out in areas where drug‑related issues were identified, including visits to affected blocks of flats. A joint meeting was arranged with all residents, Police, the Housing Association, and the Council’s antisocial behaviour Officer. Support, guidance, and advice were provided to help address the concerns raised. Vehicles were seized which were linked to drug dealing. PC Boosey has been involved with residents who have started a residents group.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Highways obstructions.

Issued 03 February 2026

We are working alongside Kent County Council and Swale Borough Council’s Parking Enforcement Teams, sharing the complaints we have received about highway obstructions. Where issues fall under police powers, we will deal with them directly. Where they sit with our partner agencies, we make sure the information is passed to the right department so action can be taken. We are also working with local schools to help ensure there are no obstructions around drop‑off and pick‑up times.

Actioned 17 March 2026

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