Thank you for taking the local priority survey recently, we note that you highlighted Anti-social behaviour - general in the survey so we wanted to provide you with an update on this local matter.

We’d like to inform residents that local Town Police and OneMaidstone Ambassadors recently responded swiftly to reports of three youths found on a rooftop in Maidstone town centre. This kind of behaviour not only poses serious safety risks to those involved but also causes concern for the wider community.

Thanks to strong local knowledge and vigilance, officers were able to intervene promptly. One of the individuals has been issued with a Community Protection Warning (CPW)- a clear signal that anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated in our district.

This incident highlights the importance of robust, proactive policing and the value of community intelligence. By working together- residents, businesses, and enforcement teams- we can continue to make Maidstone a safer place for everyone.

We encourage anyone witnessing suspicious or unsafe behaviour to report it. Your information helps us act quickly and effectively.

Let’s keep our town safe, together.

Tackling antisocial behaviour can be a complex issue, and one which requires input and action from more than just the police.

The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area.

The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour.

These include:

• civil injunctions.
• criminal behaviour orders.
• public spaces protection orders.
• community protection notices.
• dispersal powers.
• closure powers.

The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and antisocial behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account.

We hope the information above is useful and addresses to some degree the concerns that you have raised. If you have experienced this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools athttps://www.kent.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

We will continue to provide you with updates regarding this and any other issues you raise in the local priority survey. The feedback you provide influences the priorities we focus on and enables updates you receive to be more relevant. Please look out for our periodic survey remindersto update your issues and priorities, it really helps.

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