Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 25 November 2025

We have taken strong action to deal with these issues. More than five Public Spaces Protection Orders have been issued for street drinking. We have also given 19 Community Protection Warnings, which led to four Community Protection Notices being issued. A Community Protection Notice is a legal notice given to someone whose behaviour is causing problems for others. It requires them to stop the behaviour or take certain steps to prevent it happening again. In addition, seven people have been charged in court for antisocial behaviour linked to the high street.

Our officers have taken a supportive but firm approach to help reduce homelessness in Rochester. We are working closely with partner agencies and support services to make sure people are offered help, including routes into accommodation and support to overcome any problems that may be stopping them from getting assistance. When support has been refused, officers have taken strong action to deal with any antisocial behaviour linked to that behaviour.

This balanced approach has helped reduce visible homelessness and incidents of begging. We will keep working with those who still need help and are not yet ready to be housed. New CCTV cameras are also being installed in Rochester High Street. These cameras will help us prevent crime, spot issues sooner, and deal with problems more quickly in local hot‑spot areas.

Actioned 21 January 2026

Speeding and road safety issue (parking).

Issued 25 November 2025

We have been carrying out high visibility patrols so people can clearly see officers in the area. This helps us deal with problems quickly and makes the community feel safer. We are also working closely with Medway Council to have more parking wardens in the area. This means better enforcement and helps keep the roads and streets safe for everyone.

Actioned 21 January 2026

E-scooters.

Issued 25 November 2025

We have been carrying out high‑visibility patrols so the community can see officers out and about. This helps us deal with problems quickly and makes the area safer. We have also been seizing illegal e‑scooters. Using CCTV, we identify the people involved and take action. When needed, we issue Section 59 notices and deal with any other offences we find.

A Section 59 notice is a formal warning we can give to someone who is using a vehicle in a dangerous or antisocial way. If they ignore the warning and do it again, we have the power to seize their vehicle.

Actioned 21 January 2026