Dane Valley

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

Lee Godden

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 16 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 16 April 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 16 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 16 April 2026
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 16 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 16 April 2026
Drug dealing. Issued 03 February 2026	PC Godden has been working hard to keep Dane Valley safe. During his patrols, he has been stopping and checking individuals who may be involved in drug‑related activity to help keep the area safe for everyone. Thanks to this proactive work, people found to be selling drugs in the area were arrested and kept in custody, preventing them from returning to cause further harm. PC Godden’s actions are helping to make the community a safer and better place to live. Please continue to tell PC Godden about anything that concerns you by attending his ward surgeries or by contacting him on My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up by visiting www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk. Actioned 17 March 2026
Dog fouling. Issued 03 February 2026	PC Godden contacted Thanet District Council so the issue could be passed to the correct team to investigate. During his regular patrols, he has not found any dog mess in the area, which is great news, but it is still something he continues to monitor while out on his beat. Thanks to this joint working and ongoing patrols, the area continues to remain clean, safe and pleasant for everyone. Please keep telling PC Godden about anything that concerns you by attending his ward surgeries or contacting him on My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up by visiting www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk. Actioned 17 March 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 03 February 2026	PC Godden has been out on Dane Valley Road with the speed gun. He has been carrying out regular patrols to remind drivers to slow down and keep everyone safe. Although no one was caught breaking the speed limit, many drivers were given helpful advice to improve their driving and stay safe in future. PC Godden’s presence is making a positive difference and is helping to keep the area safer for everyone who lives in and travels through it. Please continue to tell PC Godden about anything that concerns you by attending his ward surgeries or contacting him on My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up by visiting www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk. Actioned 17 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 16 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 16 April 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 16 April 2026

Actioned 16 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 16 April 2026

Actioned 16 April 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 03 February 2026

PC Godden has been working hard to keep Dane Valley safe. During his patrols, he has been stopping and checking individuals who may be involved in drug‑related activity to help keep the area safe for everyone. Thanks to this proactive work, people found to be selling drugs in the area were arrested and kept in custody, preventing them from returning to cause further harm.

PC Godden’s actions are helping to make the community a safer and better place to live. Please continue to tell PC Godden about anything that concerns you by attending his ward surgeries or by contacting him on My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up by visiting www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 03 February 2026

PC Godden contacted Thanet District Council so the issue could be passed to the correct team to investigate. During his regular patrols, he has not found any dog mess in the area, which is great news, but it is still something he continues to monitor while out on his beat.

Thanks to this joint working and ongoing patrols, the area continues to remain clean, safe and pleasant for everyone. Please keep telling PC Godden about anything that concerns you by attending his ward surgeries or contacting him on My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up by visiting www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk.

Actioned 17 March 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 February 2026

PC Godden has been out on Dane Valley Road with the speed gun. He has been carrying out regular patrols to remind drivers to slow down and keep everyone safe. Although no one was caught breaking the speed limit, many drivers were given helpful advice to improve their driving and stay safe in future.

PC Godden’s presence is making a positive difference and is helping to keep the area safer for everyone who lives in and travels through it.

Please continue to tell PC Godden about anything that concerns you by attending his ward surgeries or contacting him on My Community Voice. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up by visiting www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk.

Actioned 17 March 2026

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