Folkestone Harbour

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

Stuart Obbard

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Drug dealing. 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
Road safety. 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
Drink/drug driving. 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
Drugs. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers have been carrying out proactive patrols across the Harbour ward. During this work, stop and search powers have been used where appropriate. Officers also work closely with staff at licensed premises to help deter and identify drug use in and around these locations. Where offences are identified, officers take prompt action. Actioned 31 March 2026
Road safety. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers have been carrying out active patrols in the area. This includes stopping vehicles and dealing with offences through advice, education and enforcement where appropriate. A speed‑camera van has also been deployed at locations identified as higher risk. This provides a visible reminder to drivers and helps discourage speeding. Actioned 31 March 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 03 February 2026	Residents raised concerns about this area, particularly the public toilets at The Stade. In response, officers increased patrols in the area. During these visits, no antisocial behaviour has been seen or reported, and police are not currently receiving reports about this issue. As the weather improves and visitor numbers increase, this may change. Officers will continue to patrol and monitor the area to help prevent any issues from developing and to provide reassurance to residents and visitors. Actioned 31 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Drug dealing.

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

Road safety.

Issued 15 April 2026

Actioned 15 April 2026

Drink/drug driving.

Issued 15 April 2026

Actioned 15 April 2026

Drugs.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have been carrying out proactive patrols across the Harbour ward. During this work, stop and search powers have been used where appropriate.

Officers also work closely with staff at licensed premises to help deter and identify drug use in and around these locations. Where offences are identified, officers take prompt action.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Road safety.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have been carrying out active patrols in the area. This includes stopping vehicles and dealing with offences through advice, education and enforcement where appropriate.

A speed‑camera van has also been deployed at locations identified as higher risk. This provides a visible reminder to drivers and helps discourage speeding.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 February 2026

Residents raised concerns about this area, particularly the public toilets at The Stade. In response, officers increased patrols in the area. During these visits, no antisocial behaviour has been seen or reported, and police are not currently receiving reports about this issue.

As the weather improves and visitor numbers increase, this may change. Officers will continue to patrol and monitor the area to help prevent any issues from developing and to provide reassurance to residents and visitors.

Actioned 31 March 2026

What members in Folkestone Harbour are saying are the issues in the area:

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