North Downs West

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

North Downs West Local Policing Team

Liam Trinder (Kent Police, Police Constable, Folkestone Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Liam Trinder

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

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

Farm equipment theft.

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 - general.

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.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers from local neighbourhood policing teams are working with colleagues from across Kent Police to tackle traffic offences and improve road safety. This includes carrying out targeted enforcement activity at key locations across the area. Information provided by residents helps officers identify repeat offenders and focus their efforts where they are needed most. Officers also use speed detection equipment to help deter speeding and encourage safer driving. Residents who would like to support road safety in their community may wish to get involved in Community Speedwatch, a volunteer-led scheme that allows trained members of the public to monitor vehicle speeds and help raise awareness of speeding issues in their local area.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Farming equipment thefts.

Issued 20 July 2026

The Rural Task Force has worked with partner agencies to recover around £200,000 worth of stolen plant machinery. Officers support rural communities by providing crime prevention advice, helping people protect their property and taking action against those involved in rural crime. Local neighbourhood officers work closely with specialist colleagues to gather information about people suspected of stealing farming equipment and machinery, helping to prevent offences and bring offenders to justice.

Actioned 24 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers regularly patrol the area to help prevent and deter antisocial behaviour. Thankfully, reports of antisocial behaviour remain low. Local neighbourhood officers will continue to monitor any concerns raised by residents, carry out patrols where needed and take appropriate action to address any issues reported by the community.

Actioned 24 September 2026

What members in North Downs West are saying are the issues in the area:

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Upcoming Events

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