Gorrell

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

Jordon Powell

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 03 February 2026	Your local beat officer has been in contact with Speedwatch following a recent speeding operation at Borstal Hill. Beat teams will be carrying out further speeding checks in the area whenever they are able to do so. We are also working with the council’s traffic‑enforcement team and are planning a number of joint operations to address parking concerns. Actioned 17 March 2026
Dog fouling. Issued 03 February 2026	Local beat officers have received no reports of dog fouling in the Gorrell area. Any incidents of dog fouling should be reported directly to Canterbury City Council, as they are the organisation responsible for dealing with this issue. Actioned 17 March 2026
Homelessness/begging. Issued 03 February 2026	PC Powell responded to concerns about a homeless man whose belongings and clothing had been left in the doorway of the former Costa Coffee building. After making enquiries with local partners, it appeared the items may have been abandoned. PC Powell then contacted Canterbury City Council so the belongings could be collected safely and appropriately. At the same time, PC Powell reached out to the man’s support worker at Porchlight to make sure his welfare was checked and that he was offered help. Ensuring vulnerable people are supported remains a priority, and this partnership working helps make sure no one is left without the care they need. Actioned 17 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 February 2026

Your local beat officer has been in contact with Speedwatch following a recent speeding operation at Borstal Hill. Beat teams will be carrying out further speeding checks in the area whenever they are able to do so.

We are also working with the council’s traffic‑enforcement team and are planning a number of joint operations to address parking concerns.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 03 February 2026

Local beat officers have received no reports of dog fouling in the Gorrell area. Any incidents of dog fouling should be reported directly to Canterbury City Council, as they are the organisation responsible for dealing with this issue.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Homelessness/begging.

Issued 03 February 2026

PC Powell responded to concerns about a homeless man whose belongings and clothing had been left in the doorway of the former Costa Coffee building. After making enquiries with local partners, it appeared the items may have been abandoned. PC Powell then contacted Canterbury City Council so the belongings could be collected safely and appropriately.
At the same time, PC Powell reached out to the man’s support worker at Porchlight to make sure his welfare was checked and that he was offered help. Ensuring vulnerable people are supported remains a priority, and this partnership working helps make sure no one is left without the care they need.

Actioned 17 March 2026

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