Victoria

Your Neighbourhood Policing Team is made up of Kent Police beat officers who are dedicated to keeping your community safe. They focus on preventing crime and antisocial behaviour, responding to local concerns, and building strong relationships with residents, community groups and local businesses.

Our officers will:

patrol to deter crime and reassure the public
hold regular engagement activities in the area, including attending community meetings to share advice and listen to concerns
work with partner agencies including councils, schools, charities, and local groups
tackle issues like antisocial behaviour, repeat offending, and vulnerability
build trust by being visible, approachable, and responsive

Neighbourhood policing is a key part of Kent Police’s commitment to being community-focused, visible, and responsive.

Report crime

Please do not contact neighbourhood officers to report crime.

If it's not an emergency, the easiest way to contact us is online. Your report will be sent direct to our control room where it will be reviewed by the same team who answer our calls.

in an emergency, call 999
call 101 for non-emergency enquiries

Victoria Local Policing Team

Essen Larsen

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Catapults. Issued 12 October 2026	This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area. We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next. Actioned 12 October 2026
E-Scooters and E-Bikes. Issued 12 October 2026	This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area. We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next. Actioned 12 October 2026
Theft (shoplifting). Issued 12 October 2026	This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area. We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next. Actioned 12 October 2026
E-scooters and E-bikes. Issued 17 July 2026	E-scooters and e-bikes continue to be seized in the Victoria Ward. There has been an increased visible patrolling in Victoria Park following reports from residents. We encourage residents to keep reporting the use of illegal e-scooters and e-bikes or where they ride in an ant-social manner. Actioned 30 September 2026
Theft - shoplifting. Issued 17 July 2026	Officers continue to work with local businesses to tackle shoplifting and reduce retail crime. Regular engagement with retailers helps officers identify offenders, gather intelligence and take appropriate action where offences have been committed. This partnership approach has contributed to a significant reduction in shoplifting offences over the last 3 months. Officers also use measures such as Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices to address repeat offending and help prevent further incidents. Through ongoing engagement, enforcement and information sharing, officers continue to support local businesses and help keep the town centre a safe place to shop and visit. Actioned 30 September 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 17 July 2026	Following reports of antisocial behaviour, officers attended an address in New Street, Ashford. Two men were arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs after around 100 to 150 wraps of cocaine were found. The investigation has suspected links to county lines activity. We are working with partner agencies to prevent further criminal activity and to ensure support is available for anyone who may be vulnerable. One male has been charged to court. Officers will work with the landlord to prevent further issues at the address. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Catapults.

Issued 12 October 2026

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned 12 October 2026

E-Scooters and E-Bikes.

Issued 12 October 2026

Actioned 12 October 2026

Theft (shoplifting).

Issued 12 October 2026

Actioned 12 October 2026

E-scooters and E-bikes.

Issued 17 July 2026

E-scooters and e-bikes continue to be seized in the Victoria Ward. There has been an increased visible patrolling in Victoria Park following reports from residents. We encourage residents to keep reporting the use of illegal e-scooters and e-bikes or where they ride in an ant-social manner.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Theft - shoplifting.

Issued 17 July 2026

Officers continue to work with local businesses to tackle shoplifting and reduce retail crime. Regular engagement with retailers helps officers identify offenders, gather intelligence and take appropriate action where offences have been committed. This partnership approach has contributed to a significant reduction in shoplifting offences over the last 3 months.

Officers also use measures such as Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices to address repeat offending and help prevent further incidents. Through ongoing engagement, enforcement and information sharing, officers continue to support local businesses and help keep the town centre a safe place to shop and visit.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 17 July 2026

Following reports of antisocial behaviour, officers attended an address in New Street, Ashford.

Two men were arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs after around 100 to 150 wraps of cocaine were found. The investigation has suspected links to county lines activity.

We are working with partner agencies to prevent further criminal activity and to ensure support is available for anyone who may be vulnerable.

One male has been charged to court. Officers will work with the landlord to prevent further issues at the address.

Actioned 30 September 2026