Beacon Road

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

Beacon Road Local Policing Team

James Absolon (Kent Police, Police Constable, Thanet Neighbourhood Policing Team)

James Absolon

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Highways obstructions.

Issued 07 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 07 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 07 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 07 October 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 07 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 07 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 15 July 2026

Police are continuing to respond to reports of antisocial behaviour in the area and are using information from residents to identify locations where concerns have been raised. Enquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible, and action will be taken where offences or persistent issues are identified. Officers are also aware of reports of nuisance motorcycles and mopeds being ridden in an antisocial or illegal manner. Patrols and enquiries are continuing to identify riders, gather evidence, and take appropriate action where necessary. Information from the public remains vital in helping police target their activity effectively. Residents are encouraged to report incidents involving nuisance motorcycles or mopeds and provide as much detail as possible, including the location, time, and a description of the rider or vehicle. This information helps officers identify those responsible and take action to address concerns in the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 15 July 2026

Police are aware of concerns about fly-tipping in the area. Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste and is usually dealt with by the local council. Officers work closely with council partners to share information and support efforts to address issues affecting the community. Information about fly-tipping incidents, including abandoned vehicles, has been passed to the council to help identify and tackle problem locations. Police and partner agencies will continue to work together to address these issues, support enforcement action where appropriate, and help keep local neighbourhoods clean, safe and welcoming for everyone.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety.

Issued 15 July 2026

PC Absolon has been carrying out enquiries into reports of nuisance behaviour involving bikes, mopeds, e-bikes and e-scooters in the area. This includes identifying those responsible and, where appropriate, speaking with parents or guardians to help prevent further incidents. As part of ongoing enforcement activity, several e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized after being used illegally. PC Absolon continues to patrol the area, speak with local residents and gather information to help tackle these issues. Improving safety on local roads and in public spaces remains a priority, and work will continue to address concerns, take action against unlawful vehicle use, and reduce behaviour that puts riders, pedestrians and other road users at risk.

Actioned 30 September 2026

What members in Beacon Road are saying are the issues in the area:

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