Staplehurst — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Catapults.

Local beat officers continue to respond to reports involving catapults and carry out high-visibility patrols in known hotspot areas. Where offenders are identified, appropriate action is taken to address their behaviour and prevent further incidents. Officers are also working closely with local housing providers to tackle repeat offending. Where appropriate, tenancy-related action is being considered, which has proved effective in cases involving young people under the age of 16. In addition, officers recently met with the local MP to discuss concerns about catapult-related incidents and review the measures currently in place to address the issue. We will continue to work with partners, schools and the wider community to reduce incidents and improve community safety.

Set: 2026-04-14

Fly tipping.

We have carried out joint days of action with Maidstone Borough Council's Waste Crime Team, targeting known fly-tipping hotspots, vehicles and suspected offenders. Ongoing intelligence sharing between partner agencies is helping to identify those responsible and support positive enforcement action. This partnership approach continues to improve our ability to tackle fly-tipping, hold offenders to account and protect local communities from environmental crime.

Set: 2026-04-14

Nuisance motorcycles.

Regular patrols are carried out in areas affected by nuisance motorbike activity to identify offenders and deter antisocial behaviour. Where riders are identified, officers use road traffic legislation to seize vehicles where appropriate. Antisocial behaviour powers are also used to tackle repeat offending and discourage further nuisance behaviour. Officers will continue to patrol hotspot locations and take action against those whose actions cause nuisance, alarm or distress within the community.

Set: 2026-04-14