Local Priorities ASB-General at Swanley Park

Local Priorities ASB-General at Swanley Park

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding ASB-General (undefined), which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

Kent police have recently received an increase in calls for Swanley Park in relation to local youths using catapults to injure the local wildlife, fishing at Swanley Park which has a by-law about fishing not being allowed at the lake and local youths causing issues for the security guard that Swanley park hire to help reduce ASB issues at the park by harassing them to physical assaults.

As part of these concerns police officers have been patrolling in full uniform and plain clothes officers to try and educate, deter and stop offenders. One such opportunity presented itself to officers in plain clothes who managed to stop 3 youths that were seen fishing, they were also located with a catapult and metal ball bearings - all items were seized, the catapult and metal ball bearing have been sent off to be destroyed. (see the picture below).

The local neighbourhood policing team will continue to address the issues, tackle this problem and deal with offenders.

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.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://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.

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