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.

Issued 15 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 15 April 2026

Criminal damage.

Issued 15 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 15 April 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 15 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 15 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 03 February 2026

Beat officers continue to patrol the ward and deal with antisocial behaviour reported in Hadlow, Shipbourne and the surrounding villages. This includes nuisance bikes, which are stopped and dealt with whenever possible. This covers off‑road bikes, as well as e‑bikes and e‑scooters being used antisocially or illegally.

Officers also have a good working relationship with staff at Fairlawn and regularly share information about issues affecting their land. This helps us respond more quickly and prevent problems from continuing or returning.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Nuisance motorbikes.

Issued 03 February 2026

Reports of nuisance off‑road bikes using woodland tracks and footpaths remain occasional. In many cases, the information received is too limited to allow for targeted action. Actively pursuing vehicles off‑road can also require disproportionate resources. However, any clear or actionable information provided by the public is reviewed and used to help inform patrol planning where possible.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 February 2026

Beat officers have carried out speed checks across the ward. Recently, officers dealt with a speeding motorcyclist who failed to stop for patrols while travelling through Shipbourne and was later located in Trench ward.

Officers have also worked with the Community Speedwatch co‑ordinator to identify locations where speeding is a concern and have carried out checks where appropriate.

The beat officers covering Bourne remain proactive and have also stopped a number of vehicles for offences including no insurance, drug driving, and other traffic‑related
matters.

Actioned 30 March 2026