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

Folkestone Harbour Local Policing Team

Eleanor Worley

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Drug dealing. Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026
Alcohol. Issued 20 July 2026	Local neighbourhood officers have carried out regular foot patrols in the Harbour area throughout the summer to help reduce alcohol-related issues and provide a visible presence in the community. The summer months are typically a busier time, with more people visiting the area and a greater demand for policing services. Officers have also worked with the local council to carry out licensing checks at pubs, bars and other licensed premises to help ensure they are meeting their legal responsibilities. Regular patrols help to prevent and deter offences often linked to alcohol consumption, such as criminal damage and assaults. Police will continue to work closely with local businesses and partner organisations to help keep the Harbour area safe and welcoming for residents and visitors. Actioned 30 September 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 20 July 2026	Local neighbourhood officers regularly patrol the Harbour area to deter drug-related activity and provide a visible presence within the community. As part of this work, officers carry out stop searches where there are reasonable grounds to suspect someone may be carrying illegal drugs. These searches have led to the seizure of drugs, and those found in possession have been dealt with through the appropriate criminal justice processes. Officers will continue to carry out regular patrols and targeted enforcement activity to tackle drug-related offending and help keep the area safe for residents, businesses and visitors. Actioned 30 September 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 20 July 2026	Local neighbourhood officers have carried out regular foot patrols in the Harbour area throughout the summer, providing a visible presence and helping to deter crime and antisocial behaviour. The area is particularly busy during the warmer months, with large numbers of residents and visitors enjoying the waterfront and local businesses. High-visibility patrols help officers identify and address issues early, while also providing opportunities to speak with the community and respond to concerns. Police will continue to patrol the area regularly and work closely with local businesses and partner organisations to help keep the Harbour area safe, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Drug dealing.

Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Alcohol.

Issued 20 July 2026

Local neighbourhood officers have carried out regular foot patrols in the Harbour area throughout the summer to help reduce alcohol-related issues and provide a visible presence in the community. The summer months are typically a busier time, with more people visiting the area and a greater demand for policing services. Officers have also worked with the local council to carry out licensing checks at pubs, bars and other licensed premises to help ensure they are meeting their legal responsibilities. Regular patrols help to prevent and deter offences often linked to alcohol consumption, such as criminal damage and assaults. Police will continue to work closely with local businesses and partner organisations to help keep the Harbour area safe and welcoming for residents and visitors.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 20 July 2026

Local neighbourhood officers regularly patrol the Harbour area to deter drug-related activity and provide a visible presence within the community. As part of this work, officers carry out stop searches where there are reasonable grounds to suspect someone may be carrying illegal drugs. These searches have led to the seizure of drugs, and those found in possession have been dealt with through the appropriate criminal justice processes. Officers will continue to carry out regular patrols and targeted enforcement activity to tackle drug-related offending and help keep the area safe for residents, businesses and visitors.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 20 July 2026

Local neighbourhood officers have carried out regular foot patrols in the Harbour area throughout the summer, providing a visible presence and helping to deter crime and antisocial behaviour. The area is particularly busy during the warmer months, with large numbers of residents and visitors enjoying the waterfront and local businesses. High-visibility patrols help officers identify and address issues early, while also providing opportunities to speak with the community and respond to concerns. Police will continue to patrol the area regularly and work closely with local businesses and partner organisations to help keep the Harbour area safe, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.

Actioned 30 September 2026