Painters Ash — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Kent Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
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Recorded crime — June 2026
27 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (34): ▼ 7 (21%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences13 · 48%
- Anti-social behaviour4 · 15%
- Other theft3 · 11%
- Criminal damage and arson2 · 7%
- Shoplifting2 · 7%
- Burglary1 · 4%
- Public order1 · 4%
- Other crime1 · 4%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
29 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect15 · 52%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified8 · 28%
- Awaiting court outcome6 · 21%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Off road bikes.
Officers continue to take action against the illegal use of off-road bikes in the area. A number of vehicles have been seized and fixed penalty notices issued where offences have been identified. Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) have also been issued to repeat offenders as an early intervention measure to deter further antisocial behaviour. A CPW is a formal warning used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the local community. Where offenders continue to use vehicles unlawfully, further enforcement action may be taken. Seized vehicles linked to persistent offending may ultimately be destroyed. Officers will continue to patrol hotspot locations and take robust action against anyone using off-road bikes illegally.
Set: 2026-04-21
Drug dealing.
In response to concerns about suspected drug dealing and related activity, officers have continued to carry out regular high-visibility patrols and targeted enforcement in the area. Officers are also proactively engaging with residents and using stop and search powers where lawful grounds exist. A stop and search is a legal power that allows officers to search people for items linked to criminal activity, including illegal drugs. These actions help disrupt drug-related crime, deter those involved and provide reassurance to the local community. Officers will continue to carry out intelligence-led patrols, act on information provided by residents and take enforcement action where offences are identified to help keep the area safe.
Set: 2026-04-21
Theft shoplifting.
In response to concerns about theft and shoplifting, officers have increased patrols in key locations and continue to work closely with local businesses to reduce offending. Efforts have focused on improving reporting processes, sharing information and supporting retailers in identifying repeat offenders. This partnership approach helps build stronger cases against those responsible and has contributed to more offenders being identified, charged and brought before the courts. Officers will continue to work with businesses and carry out proactive patrols to deter theft and support the local community.
Set: 2026-04-21
Public events & surgeries
Beat Surgery
2026-07-23 · Coldharbour Library, 3 Coldharbour Road Gravesend
Summer Safety Day
2026-07-29 · Gordon Promenade, Gravesend
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Kent Police
All Kent Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Kent Police.