Dartford Crackdown: Anti-Social House Shut Down by Police
Officers from Dartford’s Community Safety Unit have slapped a closure order on a Hill View house after a flood of complaints. The noisy, disruptive tenants pushed neighbours to the brink, forcing police action.
Swift Justice at Medway Magistrates’ Court
On Friday 24 September 2021, local cops won a closure order under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. The court backed Dartford Borough Council’s call to ban anyone—except council workers or contractors—from entering the trouble property until Thursday 23 December.
Breaking the order could mean a hefty fine or even jail time.
Community Safety Chief Vows Tough Stance
Inspector Paul Diddams of the Dartford Community Safety Unit said: “Anti-social behaviour can be caused by just one person but can blight the lives of so many within a small community and we do not underestimate the impact this can have on people lives.
We are committed to working with partner agencies to ensure all available resources and powers are used when it comes to tackling anti-social behaviour so we help to keep Dartford and the surrounding area a safe place to work, live and visit.
My officers will continue working in communities where anti-social behaviour concerns have been raised to ensure we take action against offenders.”
Dartford Council Leader: No Nonsense Approach
Dartford Council Leader Jeremy Kite said: “The tenants of this property were causing an unacceptable level of nuisance to neighbours with repeated anti-social behaviour going on inside.
No resident should have to put up with this sort of behaviour on their doorstep and we have acted swiftly to end the anti-social behaviour emanating from the property.
We’re proud that our close relationship with Kent Police enabled us to get this closure order in place quickly, to restore some peace and quiet to people’s lives.
I hope this acts as a deterrent to any other residents who wish to act so selfishly in the future, as we will take strong action in such circumstances.”
Dartford is sending a clear message: anti-social behaviour won’t be tolerated. Residents demanding peace can rest easier knowing police and council are ready to act fast.
