E-Scooter Seized During Patrols in Victoria Park

E-Scooter Seized During Patrols in Victoria Park

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding E-Scooters/nuisance motorcycles, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

Whilst conducting foot patrols in Victoria Park and the surrounding Riverside Walk area, Ashford Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out a joint visit alongside the local authority CCTV team discussing local priorities and hotspots.

During the patrol, an e-scooter was seized in Victoria Park and the rider was dealt with through the appropriate enforcement action.

The seized e-scooter will now be destroyed.

We will continue working with our partners to tackle the illegal use of e-scooters and other anti-social behaviour, helping to keep our parks and public spaces safe for everyone.

Advice and information can be found at Advice on e-scooter usage | Kent Police or What you need to know: electric bikes | Kent Police

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

February 2025 saw the publication of the Ministry of Justice Crime and Policing Bill: Antisocial behaviour (ASB) factsheet. This outlined a number of new measures including making powers to seize vehicles under section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 easier to use, allowing the police to react robustly and immediately to the anti-social use of motor vehicles.

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.

Get Involved

Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey.  We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on.  Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 

Please click here to complete the survey