Town & Castle

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

Mark Morrison

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Drug dealing. Issued 14 April 2026	We have carried out targeted work to tackle drug dealing and drug use, using information from the community to guide where we act. This includes high-visibility patrols and plain clothes officers on foot and in vehicles. We have used stop and search powers, leading to several arrests linked to drug supply. We have also gathered information to support ongoing investigations. We continue to work with partner organisations to keep the area safe. With help from residents, we are identifying new hotspot areas and focusing our activity where it is most needed. Actioned 16 June 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 14 April 2026	We have carried out targeted patrols in response to concerns about antisocial behaviour. This includes both marked police vehicles and unmarked cars, as well as increased foot patrols to provide a visible presence and speak with the community. Officers have also engaged with those involved, offering advice to help prevent issues from getting worse. We will continue to monitor the situation and take action where needed. Actioned 16 June 2026
Alcohol. Issued 14 February 2026	Following feedback from our community survey, alcohol-related issues are a priority in Dover Town. We are carrying out targeted patrols in areas where problems are reported. A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is in place in key areas, including the seafront. A PSPO is a legal order that allows officers to stop people from drinking in public if it is causing problems. Officers can also ask people to hand over alcohol or leave the area to prevent further disruption. We take action when young people under 18 have alcohol and work with Trading Standards to tackle underage sales. We also support the Dover Community Alcohol Partnership, which works with schools, shops and partners to prevent underage drinking and reduce harm. High-visibility patrols continue on foot and by bicycle to reassure the community and respond to concerns. Please report any issues so we can focus our patrols where they are needed most. Actioned 16 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Drug dealing.

Issued 14 April 2026

We have carried out targeted work to tackle drug dealing and drug use, using information from the community to guide where we act. This includes high-visibility patrols and plain clothes officers on foot and in vehicles.

We have used stop and search powers, leading to several arrests linked to drug supply. We have also gathered information to support ongoing investigations.

We continue to work with partner organisations to keep the area safe. With help from residents, we are identifying new hotspot areas and focusing our activity where it is most needed.

Actioned 16 June 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 14 April 2026

We have carried out targeted patrols in response to concerns about antisocial behaviour. This includes both marked police vehicles and unmarked cars, as well as increased foot patrols to provide a visible presence and speak with the community.

Officers have also engaged with those involved, offering advice to help prevent issues from getting worse. We will continue to monitor the situation and take action where needed.

Actioned 16 June 2026

Alcohol.

Issued 14 February 2026

Following feedback from our community survey, alcohol-related issues are a priority in Dover Town.

We are carrying out targeted patrols in areas where problems are reported. A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is in place in key areas, including the seafront. A PSPO is a legal order that allows officers to stop people from drinking in public if it is causing problems. Officers can also ask people to hand over alcohol or leave the area to prevent further disruption.

We take action when young people under 18 have alcohol and work with Trading Standards to tackle underage sales.

We also support the Dover Community Alcohol Partnership, which works with schools, shops and partners to prevent underage drinking and reduce harm.

High-visibility patrols continue on foot and by bicycle to reassure the community and respond to concerns. Please report any issues so we can focus our patrols where they are needed most.

Actioned 16 June 2026

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