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

James Absolon

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 16 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 16 April 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 16 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 16 April 2026
Highway obstructions. Issued 16 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 16 April 2026
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 03 February 2026	This month, PC Absolon has been working to reduce antisocial behaviour. He has been patrolling parks, streets and beaches where residents have reported problems. He has spoken with young people gathering in these areas, reminding them how their actions can affect others. He has also visited local shops to check they feel safe and supported. PC Absolon is working with colleagues to plan for the summer months, when antisocial behaviour typically increases. This will include delivering sessions in schools and increasing police visibility across the ward. Please continue to tell PC Absolon what matters to you by attending his ward surgeries or by contacting him on My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up by visiting www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk Actioned 17 March 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 03 February 2026	Many residents have shared their concerns about speeding vehicles, and PC Absolon takes these worries very seriously. Tackling speeding cannot be solved with a single road check, so he is focusing on a longer‑term plan to identify the roads that pose the greatest risk. He has already spoken to drivers across his wards about improving their driving and slowing down to keep others safe. PC Absolon is also working with the council and different departments within Kent Police as part of his ongoing approach to reducing speeding. If something matters to you, please keep sharing it with PC Absolon, either by attending his ward surgeries or by contacting him through My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up by visiting www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk Actioned 17 March 2026
E-scooters/e-bikes. Issued 03 February 2026	PC Absolon is fully aware that e‑scooters and e‑bikes are a concern for local residents. He takes a zero‑tolerance approach, stopping and educating riders while on patrol. If advice is ignored, PC Absolon will take stronger action, including seizing e‑scooters and prosecuting where appropriate. This issue affects Thanet as a whole, and district‑wide operations are carried out to tackle the problem. Officers also engage with retailers to discuss the sale of e‑scooters and raise awareness of the laws surrounding their use. Please continue to tell PC Absolon what matters to you by attending his ward surgeries or contacting him on My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up by visiting www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk Actioned 17 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 16 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 16 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 16 April 2026

Actioned 16 April 2026

Highway obstructions.

Issued 16 April 2026

Actioned 16 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 03 February 2026

This month, PC Absolon has been working to reduce antisocial behaviour. He has been patrolling parks, streets and beaches where residents have reported problems. He has spoken with young people gathering in these areas, reminding them how their actions can affect others. He has also visited local shops to check they feel safe and supported.

PC Absolon is working with colleagues to plan for the summer months, when antisocial behaviour typically increases. This will include delivering sessions in schools and increasing police visibility across the ward.

Please continue to tell PC Absolon what matters to you by attending his ward surgeries or by contacting him on My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up by visiting www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk

Actioned 17 March 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 February 2026

Many residents have shared their concerns about speeding vehicles, and PC Absolon takes these worries very seriously. Tackling speeding cannot be solved with a single road check, so he is focusing on a longer‑term plan to identify the roads that pose the greatest risk. He has already spoken to drivers across his wards about improving their driving and slowing down to keep others safe.

PC Absolon is also working with the council and different departments within Kent Police as part of his ongoing approach to reducing speeding.

If something matters to you, please keep sharing it with PC Absolon, either by attending his ward surgeries or by contacting him through My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up by visiting www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk

Actioned 17 March 2026

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 03 February 2026

PC Absolon is fully aware that e‑scooters and e‑bikes are a concern for local residents. He takes a zero‑tolerance approach, stopping and educating riders while on patrol. If advice is ignored, PC Absolon will take stronger action, including seizing e‑scooters and prosecuting where appropriate.

This issue affects Thanet as a whole, and district‑wide operations are carried out to tackle the problem. Officers also engage with retailers to discuss the sale of e‑scooters and raise awareness of the laws surrounding their use.

Please continue to tell PC Absolon what matters to you by attending his ward surgeries or contacting him on My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up by visiting www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk

Actioned 17 March 2026

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