Folkestone Central

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

Folkestone Central Local Policing Team

Scott Norman

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Homelessness/begging. Issued 20 July 2026	Folkestone Central, like many town centres, has a higher number of people experiencing homelessness because support services and facilities are often based in urban areas. Changes in the law mean that rough sleeping and begging are no longer dealt with in the same way as under previous legislation. However, police will continue to take action where behaviour causes problems for the community, such as antisocial behaviour, harassment or other criminal offences. Local neighbourhood officers regularly patrol the area, speak with people who are homeless and work to protect both vulnerable individuals and the wider community. Officers also work closely with the local council and support organisations to share information and coordinate support where needed. As winter approaches, police and partner agencies will continue to work together to help those most at risk and ensure appropriate safeguarding and support is available. Actioned 30 September 2026
Alcohol. Issued 20 July 2026	Alcohol-related issues in Folkestone Central are mainly linked to the town’s evening and night-time economy, as well as street drinking. While levels of alcohol-related activity are lower than in some larger towns across Kent, local neighbourhood officers continue to carry out regular visits to licensed premises to help ensure businesses are operating safely and within the conditions of their licence. Officers also work to address any crime or antisocial behaviour linked to alcohol use. Regular patrols take place in areas where concerns about street drinking have been reported, with action taken where necessary to reduce nuisance and lessen the impact on residents, visitors and local businesses. Police work closely with Folkestone & Hythe District Council and other partners, including supporting the use of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). A PSPO is a legal power used by councils to help address persistent antisocial behaviour in a specific area and can place restrictions on activities that are causing problems for the local community. Actioned 30 September 2026
E-bikes/E-scooters. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers regularly patrol Folkestone town centre on foot and speak with people using e-bikes, e-scooters and bicycles where concerns are identified. As these forms of transport have become more popular, reports of unsafe, illegal and antisocial use have increased across many areas. Where appropriate, officers will take action against riders who are using these vehicles in a way that puts others at risk or causes nuisance. During the summer, local officers worked with Bouverie Place Shopping Centre to address concerns about the misuse of e-bikes and e-scooters. This joint work led to a number of measures being put in place to prevent individuals responsible for persistent antisocial behaviour from entering the shopping centre. With the end of the busy summer period and the return to school, it is expected that reports of this type of behaviour will reduce, particularly during weekdays. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Homelessness/begging.

Issued 20 July 2026

Folkestone Central, like many town centres, has a higher number of people experiencing homelessness because support services and facilities are often based in urban areas. Changes in the law mean that rough sleeping and begging are no longer dealt with in the same way as under previous legislation. However, police will continue to take action where behaviour causes problems for the community, such as antisocial behaviour, harassment or other criminal offences. Local neighbourhood officers regularly patrol the area, speak with people who are homeless and work to protect both vulnerable individuals and the wider community. Officers also work closely with the local council and support organisations to share information and coordinate support where needed. As winter approaches, police and partner agencies will continue to work together to help those most at risk and ensure appropriate safeguarding and support is available.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Alcohol.

Issued 20 July 2026

Alcohol-related issues in Folkestone Central are mainly linked to the town’s evening and night-time economy, as well as street drinking. While levels of alcohol-related activity are lower than in some larger towns across Kent, local neighbourhood officers continue to carry out regular visits to licensed premises to help ensure businesses are operating safely and within the conditions of their licence. Officers also work to address any crime or antisocial behaviour linked to alcohol use. Regular patrols take place in areas where concerns about street drinking have been reported, with action taken where necessary to reduce nuisance and lessen the impact on residents, visitors and local businesses. Police work closely with Folkestone & Hythe District Council and other partners, including supporting the use of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). A PSPO is a legal power used by councils to help address persistent antisocial behaviour in a specific area and can place restrictions on activities that are causing problems for the local community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

E-bikes/E-scooters.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers regularly patrol Folkestone town centre on foot and speak with people using e-bikes, e-scooters and bicycles where concerns are identified. As these forms of transport have become more popular, reports of unsafe, illegal and antisocial use have increased across many areas. Where appropriate, officers will take action against riders who are using these vehicles in a way that puts others at risk or causes nuisance. During the summer, local officers worked with Bouverie Place Shopping Centre to address concerns about the misuse of e-bikes and e-scooters. This joint work led to a number of measures being put in place to prevent individuals responsible for persistent antisocial behaviour from entering the shopping centre. With the end of the busy summer period and the return to school, it is expected that reports of this type of behaviour will reduce, particularly during weekdays.

Actioned 30 September 2026