Bradstowe

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

Bradstowe Local Policing Team

James Absolon

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Theft - shoplifting. 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
Drug taking. 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 15 July 2026	PC Absolon has continued to focus on tackling antisocial behaviour in the area throughout the summer. The warmer weather, seasonal visitors and local events brought increased activity to the town, and PC Absolon worked closely with partner agencies to help keep people safe and reduce disruption to residents and businesses. As part of this work, PC Absolon carried out targeted patrols and early intervention activity to address concerns raised by the community. This included confiscating alcohol from people under the legal drinking age and taking action against individuals whose behaviour was causing nuisance, alarm or distress to others. These proactive measures helped reduce reports of antisocial behaviour towards the end of the summer. PC Absolon remains committed to working with local communities and partner organisations to address antisocial behaviour and help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. Actioned 30 September 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 15 July 2026	PC Absolon has continued to focus on reducing antisocial behaviour in the area throughout the summer. Warmer weather, increased visitor numbers and local events brought more activity to the town, and PC Absolon carried out targeted patrols to help keep people safe and minimise disruption to residents and businesses. As part of this work, alcohol was confiscated from people under the legal drinking age, and dispersal powers were used where necessary. A dispersal power allows police to require someone to leave an area for a set period of time if their behaviour is causing or is likely to cause harassment, alarm, distress or disorder. Early intervention and proactive patrols helped address many of the concerns raised by the community. By the end of August, reports of antisocial behaviour had reduced, reflecting the positive impact of the work carried out over the summer months. PC Absolon remains committed to working with local residents and partner agencies to address community concerns, prevent antisocial behaviour and help ensure the area remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone. Actioned 30 September 2026
Alcohol. Issued 15 July 2026	PC Absolon has continued to focus on tackling alcohol-related antisocial behaviour throughout the summer. Warmer weather and seasonal events brought more visitors to the town, creating additional demands on local policing. PC Absolon carried out targeted patrols at key locations and events to help keep people safe and reduce disruption to residents and businesses. As part of this work, alcohol was confiscated from people under the legal drinking age, and dispersal powers were used where necessary to deal with behaviour that was causing nuisance, alarm or distress to others. A dispersal power allows police to require someone to leave an area for a set period of time if their behaviour is having a negative impact on the community. The proactive work carried out by PC Absolon throughout the summer helped address concerns raised by local residents and businesses. This approach contributed to a reduction in reports of antisocial behaviour towards the end of the summer period. PC Absolon remains committed to working with local residents and partner agencies to tackle alcohol-related antisocial behaviour and help ensure the area remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Theft - shoplifting.

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

Actioned 07 October 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 15 July 2026

PC Absolon has continued to focus on tackling antisocial behaviour in the area throughout the summer. The warmer weather, seasonal visitors and local events brought increased activity to the town, and PC Absolon worked closely with partner agencies to help keep people safe and reduce disruption to residents and businesses. As part of this work, PC Absolon carried out targeted patrols and early intervention activity to address concerns raised by the community. This included confiscating alcohol from people under the legal drinking age and taking action against individuals whose behaviour was causing nuisance, alarm or distress to others. These proactive measures helped reduce reports of antisocial behaviour towards the end of the summer. PC Absolon remains committed to working with local communities and partner organisations to address antisocial behaviour and help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 15 July 2026

PC Absolon has continued to focus on reducing antisocial behaviour in the area throughout the summer. Warmer weather, increased visitor numbers and local events brought more activity to the town, and PC Absolon carried out targeted patrols to help keep people safe and minimise disruption to residents and businesses. As part of this work, alcohol was confiscated from people under the legal drinking age, and dispersal powers were used where necessary. A dispersal power allows police to require someone to leave an area for a set period of time if their behaviour is causing or is likely to cause harassment, alarm, distress or disorder. Early intervention and proactive patrols helped address many of the concerns raised by the community.

By the end of August, reports of antisocial behaviour had reduced, reflecting the positive impact of the work carried out over the summer months. PC Absolon remains committed to working with local residents and partner agencies to address community concerns, prevent antisocial behaviour and help ensure the area remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Alcohol.

Issued 15 July 2026

PC Absolon has continued to focus on tackling alcohol-related antisocial behaviour throughout the summer. Warmer weather and seasonal events brought more visitors to the town, creating additional demands on local policing. PC Absolon carried out targeted patrols at key locations and events to help keep people safe and reduce disruption to residents and businesses.

As part of this work, alcohol was confiscated from people under the legal drinking age, and dispersal powers were used where necessary to deal with behaviour that was causing nuisance, alarm or distress to others. A dispersal power allows police to require someone to leave an area for a set period of time if their behaviour is having a negative impact on the community.

The proactive work carried out by PC Absolon throughout the summer helped address concerns raised by local residents and businesses. This approach contributed to a reduction in reports of antisocial behaviour towards the end of the summer period. PC Absolon remains committed to working with local residents and partner agencies to tackle alcohol-related antisocial behaviour and help ensure the area remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

Actioned 30 September 2026