Sandgate & West Folkestone

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

Daniel Mills

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
E-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
Dog fouling. 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
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. 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	The local officer, supported by colleagues from the Community Safety Unit, has been carrying out proactive patrols in the Sandgate area. This work has led to one person being arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug, and another person being dealt with for possession of a controlled drug. The local officer continues to carry out regular foot and vehicle patrols in the area to help deter further offending and provide reassurance to the community. Actioned 31 March 2026
Nuisance motorcycles and/or e-scooters. Issued 03 February 2026	There has been one report of an e‑scooter being used in the area. The rider was identified from a description and given clear advice about the law, including where e‑scooters can and cannot be used. Concerns have also been raised about e‑scooters being used along the seafront. In response, officers have carried out regular foot patrols in these areas to deter issues and provide reassurance. Reports of nuisance motorbikes have also been received in a nearby wooded area. The local officer has contacted the organisation responsible for the site and is working with them to address the issue and target those involved. Actioned 31 March 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 03 February 2026	There have been very few reports of antisocial behaviour in the area. However, officers have carried out proactive patrols in known locations and green spaces to help deter any issues and identify anyone involved. The local officer is also in regular contact with partners, including the Parish Council and the local councillor, to stay informed and respond quickly to any emerging concerns. Actioned 31 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

E-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

Dog fouling.

Issued 15 April 2026

Actioned 15 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 15 April 2026

Actioned 15 April 2026

Drugs.

Issued 03 February 2026

The local officer, supported by colleagues from the Community Safety Unit, has been carrying out proactive patrols in the Sandgate area. This work has led to one person being arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug, and another person being dealt with for possession of a controlled drug.

The local officer continues to carry out regular foot and vehicle patrols in the area to help deter further offending and provide reassurance to the community.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Nuisance motorcycles and/or e-scooters.

Issued 03 February 2026

There has been one report of an e‑scooter being used in the area. The rider was identified from a description and given clear advice about the law, including where e‑scooters can and cannot be used.

Concerns have also been raised about e‑scooters being used along the seafront. In response, officers have carried out regular foot patrols in these areas to deter issues and provide reassurance.

Reports of nuisance motorbikes have also been received in a nearby wooded area. The local officer has contacted the organisation responsible for the site and is working with them to address the issue and target those involved.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 February 2026

There have been very few reports of antisocial behaviour in the area. However, officers have carried out proactive patrols in known locations and green spaces to help deter any issues and identify anyone involved.

The local officer is also in regular contact with partners, including the Parish Council and the local councillor, to stay informed and respond quickly to any emerging concerns.

Actioned 31 March 2026

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