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

Djaffar Mehmet

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Homelessness/begging. Issued 15 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 15 April 2026
Scooters/e-bikes. Issued 15 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 15 April 2026
Theft - shoplifting. Issued 15 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 15 April 2026
Noise disturbance. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers are carrying out high‑visibility foot patrols around the town centre and engaging with local residents and business owners. There have been no recent reports of noise disturbances. Actioned 31 March 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers have carried out speed checks in the town centre in response to concerns raised by local residents. Actioned 31 March 2026
Theft - shoplifting. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers are carrying out Op ODIN, which is a police operation focused on preventing retail crime and supporting businesses. As part of this work, officers have visited local shops to offer crime‑prevention advice and guidance. There are also ongoing high‑visibility patrols in the area, along with proactive stop and search activity where appropriate. This work is aimed at deterring criminal behaviour, identifying offenders, and providing reassurance to businesses and the wider community. Actioned 31 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Homelessness/begging.

Issued 15 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 15 April 2026

Scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 15 April 2026

Actioned 15 April 2026

Theft - shoplifting.

Issued 15 April 2026

Actioned 15 April 2026

Noise disturbance.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers are carrying out high‑visibility foot patrols around the town centre and engaging with local residents and business owners. There have been no recent reports of noise disturbances.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have carried out speed checks in the town centre in response to concerns raised by local residents.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Theft - shoplifting.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers are carrying out Op ODIN, which is a police operation focused on preventing retail crime and supporting businesses. As part of this work, officers have visited local shops to offer crime‑prevention advice and guidance.

There are also ongoing high‑visibility patrols in the area, along with proactive stop and search activity where appropriate. This work is aimed at deterring criminal behaviour, identifying offenders, and providing reassurance to businesses and the wider community.

Actioned 31 March 2026

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