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Reporting Crime and Abuse

Like all sections of society, Gypsies and Travellers are sometimes the victims of criminal activity. It is no more acceptable for Gypsies and Travellers to be victims of crime than it is for other members of society. It is therefore vital that you report all criminal activity against you, using the methods set out below. To enable the Police to investigate criminal activity and to pursue a prosecution, written evidence from witnesses will be needed and it may be necessary for you to appear as a witness in court.

If it is an emergency phone 999. Otherwise, use the main Kent Police switchboard on (01622) 690690

Alternatively, ring your local police on the following numbers:The Report and Information Line also enables the general public and Gypsies/Travellers to obtain other information relating to Gypsy/Traveller issues, based on the information found on this website.


Area Police Station Telephone Number
Dartford, Gravesend and Swanley North Kent Police 01474 331055
Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells West Kent Police 01732 740055
Maidstone and Aylesford West Kent Police 01622 690055
Medway Towns and the Isle of Grain Medway Police 01634 827055
Sittingbourne, Faversham and the Isle of Sheppey Swale Police 01795 477055
Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay Canterbury Police 01227 762055
Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs Thanet Police 01843 231055
Dover, Deal and Folkestone South East Kent Police 01304 240055
Ashford and Cranbrook Weald Police 01233 611055

If you do not want to involve yourself with the Police, you can call:
Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

You can report Racial Incidents by calling:
Racial Incident Reporting Line on 0800 138 1685

You can also discuss Equalities issues with the:
Commission for Racial Equality on 020 7939 0000

You can also seek independent advice from:
Friends, Families and Travellers on 01273 234777
or
The Gypsy Council on 01708 868 986

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