Help us crack down on anti-social behaviour right across Dartford
Whether it's fly-tipping, graffiti, illegal car meet ups or shoplifting, this page is about stopping illegal behaviours becoming a blight on our borough.
If you have any information about any of our appeals, email the Name and Shame team.
If you've spotted something you think belongs on this page
Fly-tipping on East Hill
Household furniture was dumped over flower beds off East Hill over the weekend of April 5.
Not only is fly-tipping selfish and illegal, it also harms the environment.
The beds opposite Darenth Road were recently planted to boost biodiversity in the town centre.
Fortunately we’ve been able to clear up the waste quickly, and we’re determined to catch those who think it’s okay to leave a mess around our town.
Dumped trailer on Bob Dunn Way
Dumped trailer on Bob Dunn Way
Dumped trailer on Bobb Dunn Way
Someone ‘lost’ their trailer on Bob Dunn Way overnight on Tuesday, April 22.
The trailer dangerously blocking traffic for drivers on the Wednesday morning commute. We’re removing it, but would love to speak to whoever thought it was safe to dump a trailer on a busy road.
If you saw anything, or have any dashcam footage, please let us know.
Fly tip - Windemere Close
We're still appealing for information after waste was dumped in Windermere Close, Wilmington on February 16, 2024.
We're particularly interested to hear from anyone who may have dashcam footage of the vehicle pictured, which has a notable 'quarantine' sign partially torn on the back.
Fly tip
fly tip
Fly tip
Fly tip
Fly tip - Lower Hythe Street
Commercial waste was dumped on October 27, 2024. The waste was dumped in the road outside several businesses whose trade was affected by the waste.
Can you help us? Get in touch via the Name and Shame link below.
Waste carriers fined
We’ve successfully convicted two men of carrying large quantities of metal waste without a proper license.
Clamping down on unlicensed waste carriers supports legitimate businesses who remove waste, and can also help to prevent fly-tipping.
Joint proactive work between our Environmental Enforcement team and Kent Police saw Frankie Shepherd, 25, and Florin Constantine, 27, stopped in separate incidents last year.
Constantine was stopped in Henderson Drive last July, where a large quantity of waste was discovered in the back of his Mercedes Sprinter. He was issued with a fixed penalty notice for not possessing a waste carrier’s licence.
Constantine, of Plumstead, failed to pay the FPN. He then failed to attend Sevenoaks Magistrates Court last Friday and was found guilty in his absence. He was fined a total of £1,625.
Shepherd, from Dartford, was stopped in Green Street Green Road last September and was found to be carrying a large quantity of waste metal in the back of a Ford Transit van. As he didn’t possess a waste carrier’s licence, he was issued a fixed penalty notice, but failure to pay meant he was summonsed to court.
Shepherd failed to appear at Sevenoaks Magistrates Court last Friday. He was found guilty in his absence and handed a total fine of £989.
Waste found in Florin Constantine's van
Waste found in Frankie Shepherd's van
Acacia pond
Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal following vandalism at Acacia pond.
We have obtained the information we required and have ended our appeal.
Riot tag
Graffiti
Grafitti
A persistent tag has been appearing across Dartford for some time.
The tags have been spotted around Dartford town centre, most recently at the end of Powder Mill Lane and Hawley Road in February.
If you can help us find the 'Riot' tagger, get in touch.
Spotted something?
If you can help with any of the appeals on this page, email the Name and Shame team.
If you've spotted criminal activity, report it to us.
Recent results: February 2025
Investigations: 23
Resulting fly-tipping tickets issued: 11
Advice given: 3
Litter FPNs issued: 130
E-scooter FPNs issued: 7
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