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

David Ansley

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Wildlife crime issues. Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 03 February 2026	We carried out targeted, high‑visibility patrols in the affected areas and completed speed checks using a handheld speed device. Where appropriate, drivers were given warnings, reported for offences, or offered advice and education when their driving did not meet the expected standard. Alongside this work, officers spoke with local residents to provide reassurance. Ongoing concerns raised by the community have also been shared with Kent County Council Highways so they can consider longer‑term solutions, such as improved signage or traffic‑calming measures. Actioned 23 March 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 03 February 2026	We have carried out plain‑clothes patrols in areas identified as hotspots for drug‑related activity. Officers stopped and spoke with people linked to this activity and submitted detailed intelligence reports. This work directly led to several arrests, with those involved later prosecuted using the evidence gathered. Police presence was increased to disrupt drug taking and drug dealing, and information collected was shared with proactive teams to support ongoing enforcement and provide reassurance to the local community. Actioned 23 March 2026
Catapults. Issued 03 February 2026	We carried out focused foot and mobile patrols in areas where catapult‑related incidents had been reported. Officers spoke with local young people and their parents to explain the safety risks and the legal consequences linked to using catapults. Officers also reviewed available CCTV opportunities, and relevant information was shared with local schools and partner agencies. This supports early intervention and helps ensure ongoing monitoring where concerns remain. Actioned 23 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Wildlife crime issues.

Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 14 April 2026

Actioned 14 April 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

Actioned 14 April 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 February 2026

We carried out targeted, high‑visibility patrols in the affected areas and completed speed checks using a handheld speed device. Where appropriate, drivers were given warnings, reported for offences, or offered advice and education when their driving did not meet the expected standard.

Alongside this work, officers spoke with local residents to provide reassurance. Ongoing concerns raised by the community have also been shared with Kent County Council Highways so they can consider longer‑term solutions, such as improved signage or traffic‑calming measures.

Actioned 23 March 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 03 February 2026

We have carried out plain‑clothes patrols in areas identified as hotspots for drug‑related activity. Officers stopped and spoke with people linked to this activity and submitted detailed intelligence reports.

This work directly led to several arrests, with those involved later prosecuted using the evidence gathered. Police presence was increased to disrupt drug taking and drug dealing, and information collected was shared with proactive teams to support ongoing enforcement and provide reassurance to the local community.

Actioned 23 March 2026

Catapults.

Issued 03 February 2026

We carried out focused foot and mobile patrols in areas where catapult‑related incidents had been reported. Officers spoke with local young people and their parents to explain the safety risks and the legal consequences linked to using catapults.

Officers also reviewed available CCTV opportunities, and relevant information was shared with local schools and partner agencies. This supports early intervention and helps ensure ongoing monitoring where concerns remain.

Actioned 23 March 2026

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