Extra police patrols are being carried out at Westwood Cross and a 14-yrear-old boy has been arrested amid complaints of anti-social behaviour.
The boy was arrested on March 5 on suspicion of threatening to cause criminal damage. He has been bailed while enquiries continue.
A message to residents from PC Matt Albers says: “Neighbourhood policing officers are aware of concerns around anti-social behaviour by groups of teenagers in and around Westwood Cross in recent weeks.
“Additional patrols are being carried out in the area in response and officers will deal with any offences robustly.
“A 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of threatening to cause criminal damage on Wednesday 5th March and has been bailed while enquiries into his behaviour continue.
“We understand the impact of anti-social behaviour on shoppers, businesses and residents and we have specialist officers to deal with such issues.”
Anyone who has concerns or witnesses criminal offences should report it through the Kent Police website, or call 999 if a crime is in progress.
