Crime in tenterden south, ashford

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.

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.

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.

We have been working with the Special Constabulary to carry out speed checks in the local area. Special Constables have been supporting the local beat officer, including checks on the A28 through Tenterden, which has been identified as a speeding hotspot. These checks followed reports from local residents about traffic‑related offences. During this work, three vehicles were stopped. One driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and remains under police investigation. Another driver was charged with driving while disqualified.

In a separate case, an adult male from Tenterden failed to attend court after being arrested for driving while disqualified. The local beat officer later located him at an address in Tenterden. He has since received a 12‑month suspended prison sentence and an extended driving ban.

We are also working with Community Speedwatch groups to help tackle speeding in problem areas. Further speed checks are planned in Tenterden and nearby villages.
We will continue to listen to residents and take action to keep our roads safe.

By working closely with the local community, we have identified people involved in catapult‑related antisocial behaviour in the Tenterden area. Two young people have been given Acceptable Behaviour Agreements. An Acceptable Behaviour Agreement sets out clear rules and positive actions. It helps the police work with the young person and their family to stop the behaviour and prevent further problems involving catapults.

A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) will soon be open for public consultation. This means residents will be able to share their views on whether new rules should be introduced. These could include restrictions on carrying catapults or items that could be used as projectiles in the Tenterden town area. If introduced, a PSPO would give extra powers and support stronger joint working between Kent Police and Ashford Borough Council.

In Wittersham, the Rural Task Force has issued a Community Protection Warning to a person linked to catapult incidents. A Community Protection Warning sets clear conditions that must be followed. If these conditions are broken again, this could lead to a Community Protection Notice, which may result in a fine or arrest.

We will continue to respond to reports involving catapults and carry out regular patrols in areas where concerns have been raised.