The Meads — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Kent Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Contact the team
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Recorded crime — June 2026
15 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (25): ▼ 10 (40%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences9 · 60%
- Anti-social behaviour3 · 20%
- Other theft2 · 13%
- Vehicle crime1 · 7%
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
16 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect9 · 56%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified3 · 19%
- Awaiting court outcome3 · 19%
- Local resolution1 · 6%
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
Highway obstructions.
Officers have carried out targeted patrols in areas where concerns about obstructive parking have been raised, including Vellum Drive. Work has also taken place with the local school to better understand the factors contributing to the issue and identify opportunities for improvement. Community messages have been shared to raise awareness of the impact that inconsiderate parking can have on road safety and access for residents, pedestrians and emergency services. Officers will continue to monitor the area, engage with drivers where appropriate and respond to any repeat concerns to help keep roads safe and accessible for everyone.
Set: 2026-04-13
Drug taking.
In response to concerns about drug use and related activity, officers have carried out proactive patrols and area searches, including within the Community Woodland, to identify signs of drug-related offending and gather information about locations of concern. Working with partner agencies, officers continue to target drug-related activity through intelligence-led patrols and enforcement. As part of this ongoing work, a local individual was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply controlled drugs following police enquiries. Controlled drugs were subsequently located and seized, and the investigation remains ongoing. Officers will continue to work proactively to disrupt drug-related offending, act on information provided by residents and take enforcement action where offences are identified to help keep the community safe.
Set: 2026-04-13
Nuisance motorcycles.
Officers continue to carry out proactive patrols in areas affected by nuisance motorcycle activity, including Knightsfield Road, Raite Green and Arch Park. These targeted patrols have helped reduce reports in some locations by providing a visible police presence and disrupting offending behaviour. Ongoing patrols are supported by information provided by residents and community messaging, which helps officers identify those responsible and respond to emerging issues. We will continue to patrol hotspot areas, act on information received from the public and take appropriate enforcement action to deter nuisance motorcycle use and improve community safety.
Set: 2026-04-13
Public events & surgeries
The Meads Community Surgery & Coffee Morning
2026-07-14 · The Meads Community Centre, 9-11 Emerald Crescent Sittingbourne
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.