Viking

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
Road safety issues. 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
E-scooters/e-bikes. 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
Dog fouling. Issued 03 February 2026	Dog fouling is something many people in Viking worry about, and PC Absolon completely understands why. He has been patrolling the areas residents have highlighted, speaking with dog owners and reminding them how important it is to keep the streets clean for everyone. PC Absolon is also working closely with Thanet District Council, who take the lead on this issue. By sharing information, the council can take action against people who fail to pick up after their dogs. Working together helps keep Viking safe, tidy and pleasant for the whole community. Please keep letting PC Absolon know where this is happening so he can continue to help. You can do this by attending his ward surgeries or by contacting him through My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can choose to sign up by searching for “My Community Voice” online. Actioned 17 March 2026
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 03 February 2026	PC Absolon wants residents to know he has been working hard to address the nuisance behaviour that has been reported. As soon as concerns were raised, he began reviewing the reports closely and keeping a lookout while on patrol. Over this time, several individuals have been identified for causing antisocial behaviour. PC Absolon has taken a firm approach in Viking ward and will issue Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) to those identified. A CPW is a formal warning that sets clear conditions a person must follow to stop their behaviour from continuing. In recent months, nuisance vehicles have also caused problems in the ward. Because of this, PC Absolon is planning speed‑check operations in the coming weeks. Any drivers who break the rules will be dealt with appropriately to help keep the area safe. PC Absolon is committed to keeping the community safe, calm and enjoyable for everyone. Please keep telling PC Absolon about anything that worries you. You can do this by attending his ward surgeries or by contacting him through My Community Voice. If you don’t yet have an account, you can choose to sign up by searching “My Community Voice” online. Actioned 17 March 2026
Highway obstructions. Issued 03 February 2026	PC Absolon is often contacted by residents in Viking about roads or pavements being blocked. Each time a report is made, he checks whether the problem should be dealt with by Kent Police or Thanet District Council to make sure it goes to the right place. To help prevent repeat issues, PC Absolon has spoken with drivers seen causing obstructions in Viking, and this approach has been very effective in stopping the behaviour from happening again. While out on patrol, he also keeps an eye out for any vehicles that are blocking the highway or parked dangerously, helping to keep the area safe for everyone. Please keep telling PC Absolon about anything that worries you. You can do this by attending his ward surgeries or by contacting him on My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can choose to sign up by searching “My Community Voice” online. Actioned 17 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

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

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 16 April 2026

Actioned 16 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 16 April 2026

Actioned 16 April 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 03 February 2026

Dog fouling is something many people in Viking worry about, and PC Absolon completely understands why. He has been patrolling the areas residents have highlighted, speaking with dog owners and reminding them how important it is to keep the streets clean for everyone.

PC Absolon is also working closely with Thanet District Council, who take the lead on this issue. By sharing information, the council can take action against people who fail to pick up after their dogs. Working together helps keep Viking safe, tidy and pleasant for the whole community.

Please keep letting PC Absolon know where this is happening so he can continue to help. You can do this by attending his ward surgeries or by contacting him through My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can choose to sign up by searching for “My Community Voice” online.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 03 February 2026

PC Absolon wants residents to know he has been working hard to address the nuisance behaviour that has been reported. As soon as concerns were raised, he began reviewing the reports closely and keeping a lookout while on patrol.

Over this time, several individuals have been identified for causing antisocial behaviour. PC Absolon has taken a firm approach in Viking ward and will issue Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) to those identified. A CPW is a formal warning that sets clear conditions a person must follow to stop their behaviour from continuing.

In recent months, nuisance vehicles have also caused problems in the ward. Because of this, PC Absolon is planning speed‑check operations in the coming weeks. Any drivers who break the rules will be dealt with appropriately to help keep the area safe.

PC Absolon is committed to keeping the community safe, calm and enjoyable for everyone.

Please keep telling PC Absolon about anything that worries you. You can do this by attending his ward surgeries or by contacting him through My Community Voice. If you don’t yet have an account, you can choose to sign up by searching “My Community Voice” online.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Highway obstructions.

Issued 03 February 2026

PC Absolon is often contacted by residents in Viking about roads or pavements being blocked. Each time a report is made, he checks whether the problem should be dealt with by Kent Police or Thanet District Council to make sure it goes to the right place.

To help prevent repeat issues, PC Absolon has spoken with drivers seen causing obstructions in Viking, and this approach has been very effective in stopping the behaviour from happening again. While out on patrol, he also keeps an eye out for any vehicles that are blocking the highway or parked dangerously, helping to keep the area safe for everyone.

Please keep telling PC Absolon about anything that worries you. You can do this by attending his ward surgeries or by contacting him on My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can choose to sign up by searching “My Community Voice” online.

Actioned 17 March 2026

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