Broadmead

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

Broadmead Local Policing Team

Kerry Duncan

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Nuisance youths. Issued 15 April 2026	As we move into the summer months, officers have increased foot patrols in areas where young people are known to gather. It is encouraging to see young people making use of the area's outdoor spaces during the warmer weather, and officers are working to ensure these locations remain safe and enjoyable for everyone. Particular attention has been given to the fishing shelter at Radnor Park fishing pond and the alleyways leading from Broadmead to The Three Hills, which have been identified as locations where concerns have been raised. Officers, including the Neighbourhood Task Team, have been carrying out regular patrols in these areas to provide reassurance, engage with young people and respond to any issues that arise. Any antisocial behaviour identified is dealt with appropriately to help ensure community spaces can be enjoyed safely and respectfully by all residents and visitors. Actioned 01 July 2026
Shoplifting. Issued 15 April 2026	Officers have been carrying out regular patrols at the Park Farm retail area and Morrisons on Cheriton Road to support businesses and tackle shoplifting. As part of this work, the Victim Crime Team has been working to secure charges and other positive outcomes against those responsible for thefts from local shops. A Community Protection Notice (CPN) has also been issued to a repeat offender. A CPN is a legal notice used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the community. In this case, it includes conditions preventing the individual from entering the area to help reduce further offending and support local businesses. The local neighbourhood team and Neighbourhood Task Team will continue to carry out high-visibility patrols and work closely with partner agencies to ensure retail areas remain safe, welcoming and accessible for staff, customers and visitors. Actioned 01 July 2026
Road safety. Issued 15 April 2026	Parking around local schools during busy periods continues to be monitored to help keep children and other road users safe. Where necessary, officers have spoken with drivers and issued warnings to those causing obstructions or parking irresponsibly. Concerns about e-scooters also remain a regular topic, particularly among young people. Officers continue to provide advice and education about the law, including that privately owned e-scooters cannot currently be used legally on public roads, pavements or other public spaces, and may be seized if used unlawfully. Local neighbourhood officers also carry out regular road safety operations, which target key locations across the Folkestone area where concerns have been raised. During these operations, officers take action against drivers committing offences and, where appropriate, vehicles may be seized to prevent further offending and improve safety for the wider community. Actioned 01 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance youths.

Issued 15 April 2026

As we move into the summer months, officers have increased foot patrols in areas where young people are known to gather. It is encouraging to see young people making use of the area's outdoor spaces during the warmer weather, and officers are working to ensure these locations remain safe and enjoyable for everyone. Particular attention has been given to the fishing shelter at Radnor Park fishing pond and the alleyways leading from Broadmead to The Three Hills, which have been identified as locations where concerns have been raised. Officers, including the Neighbourhood Task Team, have been carrying out regular patrols in these areas to provide reassurance, engage with young people and respond to any issues that arise. Any antisocial behaviour identified is dealt with appropriately to help ensure community spaces can be enjoyed safely and respectfully by all residents and visitors.

Actioned 01 July 2026

Shoplifting.

Issued 15 April 2026

Officers have been carrying out regular patrols at the Park Farm retail area and Morrisons on Cheriton Road to support businesses and tackle shoplifting. As part of this work, the Victim Crime Team has been working to secure charges and other positive outcomes against those responsible for thefts from local shops. A Community Protection Notice (CPN) has also been issued to a repeat offender. A CPN is a legal notice used to address behaviour that is having a negative impact on the community. In this case, it includes conditions preventing the individual from entering the area to help reduce further offending and support local businesses. The local neighbourhood team and Neighbourhood Task Team will continue to carry out high-visibility patrols and work closely with partner agencies to ensure retail areas remain safe, welcoming and accessible for staff, customers and visitors.

Actioned 01 July 2026

Road safety.

Issued 15 April 2026

Parking around local schools during busy periods continues to be monitored to help keep children and other road users safe. Where necessary, officers have spoken with drivers and issued warnings to those causing obstructions or parking irresponsibly. Concerns about e-scooters also remain a regular topic, particularly among young people. Officers continue to provide advice and education about the law, including that privately owned e-scooters cannot currently be used legally on public roads, pavements or other public spaces, and may be seized if used unlawfully. Local neighbourhood officers also carry out regular road safety operations, which target key locations across the Folkestone area where concerns have been raised. During these operations, officers take action against drivers committing offences and, where appropriate, vehicles may be seized to prevent further offending and improve safety for the wider community.

Actioned 01 July 2026