Dover Downs & River

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

Dover Downs & River Local Policing Team

David Ansley

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Catapults. Issued 15 July 2026	Officers have been carrying out proactive patrols in response to concerns about the misuse of catapults in the community. These patrols have taken place in areas where incidents have been reported and have helped officers gather information, engage with local people and deter antisocial behaviour. Patrols have focused on parks, open spaces and other locations where concerns have been raised, with officers providing advice and education about the risks and consequences of using catapults irresponsibly. Where offences have been identified, officers have taken appropriate action, including seizing catapults and investigating any related criminal offences. Officers continue to work with local communities and partner organisations to address these concerns and encourage residents to report incidents, particularly where people, property or wildlife may be at risk. Actioned 30 September 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 15 July 2026	We have carried out proactive work to address road safety concerns across the area. Officers have stopped a number of vehicles, engaging with drivers and ensuring compliance with road traffic legislation. Where offences have been identified, appropriate action has been taken, including issuing tickets and reporting drivers for offences. In more serious cases, vehicles have been seized. We have also specifically targeted nuisance motorcycles and quad bikes, focusing patrols in areas where these vehicles have been causing concern. This work aims to reduce antisocial behaviour, improve safety for residents, and disrupt ongoing issues caused by irresponsible use. Actioned 30 September 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 15 July 2026	We have carried out proactive work to address road safety concerns across the area. Officers have stopped a number of vehicles, engaging with drivers and ensuring compliance with road traffic legislation. Where offences have been identified, appropriate action has been taken, including issuing tickets and reporting drivers for offences. In more serious cases, vehicles have been seized. We have also specifically targeted nuisance motorcycles and quad bikes, focusing patrols in areas where these vehicles have been causing concern. This work aims to reduce antisocial behaviour, improve safety for residents, and disrupt ongoing issues caused by irresponsible use. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Catapults.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers have been carrying out proactive patrols in response to concerns about the misuse of catapults in the community. These patrols have taken place in areas where incidents have been reported and have helped officers gather information, engage with local people and deter antisocial behaviour. Patrols have focused on parks, open spaces and other locations where concerns have been raised, with officers providing advice and education about the risks and consequences of using catapults irresponsibly. Where offences have been identified, officers have taken appropriate action, including seizing catapults and investigating any related criminal offences. Officers continue to work with local communities and partner organisations to address these concerns and encourage residents to report incidents, particularly where people, property or wildlife may be at risk.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 15 July 2026

We have carried out proactive work to address road safety concerns across the area. Officers have stopped a number of vehicles, engaging with drivers and ensuring compliance with road traffic legislation. Where offences have been identified, appropriate action has been taken, including issuing tickets and reporting drivers for offences. In more serious cases, vehicles have been seized.

We have also specifically targeted nuisance motorcycles and quad bikes, focusing patrols in areas where these vehicles have been causing concern. This work aims to reduce antisocial behaviour, improve safety for residents, and disrupt ongoing issues caused by irresponsible use.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 15 July 2026

Actioned 30 September 2026