Fort Pitt

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

Fort Pitt Local Policing Team

Charlie Goddard

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
E-scooters/Bikes. Issued 20 July 2026	Numerous bikes have been seized across the ward in recent months following reports from residents about nuisance riding and antisocial behaviour. Officers have responded to these concerns where possible and have taken action using a range of powers. This has included seizing vehicles being ridden without insurance or being used in a manner that causes nuisance or danger to others. Work is continuing to identify people who repeatedly use e-scooters and bikes illegally so that targeted enforcement can be carried out and further offences prevented. Actioned 30 September 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers have carried out both uniformed and plain-clothes patrols across the ward to target drug-related activity. This work has led to a number of proactive stop and searches, arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs, helping to reduce the harm caused by drug crime in the community. Officers also carried out a warrant at an address linked to suspected drug supply. A warrant is legal authority granted by a court that allows officers to enter and search a property. The warrant resulted in two arrests, with one offender later being sent to prison. Actioned 30 September 2026
Alcohol. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers are aware of reports of people gathering near the shops at the bottom of Ordnance Street and causing nuisance behaviour linked to alcohol consumption. Patrols in the area have been increased, with officers regularly engaging with those involved and addressing concerns raised by local residents. Where offences are identified, appropriate action will be taken. This may include the issue of Fixed Penalty Notices in areas covered by a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). A PSPO is a legal power used by local councils to address behaviours that have a negative impact on the local community. It can place restrictions on certain activities in a specific area, and failing to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

E-scooters/Bikes.

Issued 20 July 2026

Numerous bikes have been seized across the ward in recent months following reports from residents about nuisance riding and antisocial behaviour. Officers have responded to these concerns where possible and have taken action using a range of powers. This has included seizing vehicles being ridden without insurance or being used in a manner that causes nuisance or danger to others. Work is continuing to identify people who repeatedly use e-scooters and bikes illegally so that targeted enforcement can be carried out and further offences prevented.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers have carried out both uniformed and plain-clothes patrols across the ward to target drug-related activity. This work has led to a number of proactive stop and searches, arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs, helping to reduce the harm caused by drug crime in the community. Officers also carried out a warrant at an address linked to suspected drug supply. A warrant is legal authority granted by a court that allows officers to enter and search a property. The warrant resulted in two arrests, with one offender later being sent to prison.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Alcohol.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers are aware of reports of people gathering near the shops at the bottom of Ordnance Street and causing nuisance behaviour linked to alcohol consumption. Patrols in the area have been increased, with officers regularly engaging with those involved and addressing concerns raised by local residents. Where offences are identified, appropriate action will be taken. This may include the issue of Fixed Penalty Notices in areas covered by a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). A PSPO is a legal power used by local councils to address behaviours that have a negative impact on the local community. It can place restrictions on certain activities in a specific area, and failing to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine.

Actioned 30 September 2026