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 (Police, PC, Swale Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Jacob Boosey

PC

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

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

What members in The Meads are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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The Meads - Friendship Cafe at Bobbing Village Hall : Sat 25 Apr 10:30

Dear the Meads Residents! I wanted to let you know that I’ll be at the Friendship Café on 28th Mar...

Kent Police
29/03/2026 15:15:55

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A message for our motorcyclists or family members of motorcyclists.

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Kent Police
26/03/2026 16:23:51

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5 KFAS Fraud Alerts

Resident Good Afternoon, Please find attached 5 current scams targeting our communities. Fe...

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26/03/2026 15:30:03

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Stay informed - sign up to e-watch

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25/03/2026 11:40:53

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Citizens In Policing Recruitment Event : Saturday 28 March 8am until 4pm, and Tuesday 31 March 6:30pm until 8:30pm

Dear Resident, Our volunteer teams will be at Dockside Shopping Centre, Maritime Way, St. Mary...

Kent Police
24/03/2026 15:28:49

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Cryptoasset Fraud Advice

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23/03/2026 10:06:10

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Book you 2026 Cyber Presentation now!

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23/03/2026 09:58:01

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Multi‑Agency Enforcement Success Across Sittingbourne and Sheerness Ahead of Business Week

On Friday 13th March, officers from Swale Community Safety Unit, supported by North Division Licensi...

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16/03/2026 18:12:05

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Upcoming Events

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Police drop-in Surgery - Meads community centre
  • The Meads Community Centre, 9-11 Emerald Crescent, ME10 5JJ
  • 07/04/2026 10:00
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The Meads - Police Surgery - Community Coffee Morning
  • The Meads Community Centre, 9-11 Emerald Crescent, ME10 5JJ
  • 05/05/2026 10:00
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The Meads - Police Surgery - Community Coffee Morning
  • The Meads Community Centre, 9-11 Emerald Crescent, ME10 5JJ
  • 02/06/2026 10:00
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