otford and shoreham Crime Intelligence

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.

Officers have increased patrols in Azalea Drive and the surrounding area. During this work, officers have spoken with local residents and businesses to gather information and provide reassurance.

School officers have also been involved to help identify individuals linked to these incidents.

We encourage all incidents of antisocial behaviour to be reported. This helps us build a clearer picture of what is happening, identify those involved, and respond effectively.

The local officer has reviewed recent reports of vehicle crime and, has directed district officers to patrol the affected areas at key times. This aims to deter offending and help identify those responsible.

Officers are using information‑led tactics to help identify, locate and track vehicles linked to these offences.

We remain committed to maintaining a visible police presence, gathering relevant information and taking proactive action to disrupt this type of criminal activity. The local officer will continue to monitor the situation and respond to any further reports of vehicle theft in this area and nearby locations.