Drug dealing.

Issued 03 November 2025

Officers have been working to tackle drug‑related crime in the area, including drug driving. Arrests have been made for both drug possession and drug‑driving offences. Officers have also been carrying out regular stop‑and‑search activity under the Misuse of Drugs Act, where legal grounds existed, taking positive action at every stage to disrupt criminal activity and keep the community safe.

Actioned 14 January 2026

E-scooters.

Issued 03 November 2025

We’ve been taking action to tackle the illegal use of e‑scooters. It is against the law to ride e‑scooters on public roads, pavements or cycle lanes, they can only be used on private land with the landowner’s permission. Kent is not part of any government rental trial, which means all e‑scooters used in public spaces across the county are illegal. We will continue to enforce the law and keep our roads and pathways safe.

Actioned 14 January 2026

Homeless/begging.

Issued 03 November 2025

We understand that reports of homelessness and begging in the area can be worrying for residents. Our officers have been speaking with the local winter shelter and nearby residents to better understand individual needs and the wider impact on the community. Community Protection Notices are being used where appropriate, and where there are legal grounds, arrests will be made. With the shelter close by, officers will continue working closely with partner agencies to offer support where it is needed while also addressing any antisocial behaviour.

Actioned 14 January 2026