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	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 15 July 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 15 July 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 15 July 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 15 July 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 15 July 2026
Wildlife crime issues. Issued 14 April 2026	We have carried out targeted activity to address concerns about wildlife crime across the area, including high-visibility patrols to help prevent offences and reassure the public, alongside patrols in unmarked vehicles to help identify and disrupt suspicious activity. Officers have also carried out regular foot patrols in key locations to speak with the public and gather helpful information. In addition, we have worked closely with our Rural Task Force, carrying out joint patrols and sharing information to strengthen our response and take action where offences are identified. Actioned 10 June 2026
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 14 April 2026	We have carried out targeted patrols in response to concerns about antisocial behaviour in the area. This has included both marked and unmarked vehicle patrols, as well as increased foot patrols to provide a visible police presence, engage with the community and help prevent further incidents. During these patrols, officers have also spoken with people involved and, where appropriate, offered advice to help change behaviour and stop issues from getting worse. We will continue to monitor the situation and take action where needed. Actioned 10 June 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 14 April 2026	We have carried out proactive work to improve road safety across the area. Officers have stopped a number of vehicles, speaking with drivers to make sure they are following the law. Where offences have been found, officers have taken action, including issuing tickets or reporting drivers, and in more serious cases, vehicles have been seized. We have also focused on nuisance motorcycles and quad bikes, carrying out patrols in areas where these have been causing concern, with the aim of reducing problems, improving safety for residents, and tackling ongoing issues caused by unsafe use. Actioned 10 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Catapults.

Issued 15 July 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 15 July 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 15 July 2026

Actioned 15 July 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 15 July 2026

Actioned 15 July 2026

Wildlife crime issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

We have carried out targeted activity to address concerns about wildlife crime across the area, including high-visibility patrols to help prevent offences and reassure the public, alongside patrols in unmarked vehicles to help identify and disrupt suspicious activity. Officers have also carried out regular foot patrols in key locations to speak with the public and gather helpful information. In addition, we have worked closely with our Rural Task Force, carrying out joint patrols and sharing information to strengthen our response and take action where offences are identified.

Actioned 10 June 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 14 April 2026

We have carried out targeted patrols in response to concerns about antisocial behaviour in the area. This has included both marked and unmarked vehicle patrols, as well as increased foot patrols to provide a visible police presence, engage with the community and help prevent further incidents. During these patrols, officers have also spoken with people involved and, where appropriate, offered advice to help change behaviour and stop issues from getting worse. We will continue to monitor the situation and take action where needed.

Actioned 10 June 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

We have carried out proactive work to improve road safety across the area. Officers have stopped a number of vehicles, speaking with drivers to make sure they are following the law. Where offences have been found, officers have taken action, including issuing tickets or reporting drivers, and in more serious cases, vehicles have been seized. We have also focused on nuisance motorcycles and quad bikes, carrying out patrols in areas where these have been causing concern, with the aim of reducing problems, improving safety for residents, and tackling ongoing issues caused by unsafe use.

Actioned 10 June 2026