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

Dane Valley Local Policing Team

Lee Godden

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 15 July 2026	PC Godden continues to work to reduce antisocial behaviour across the area, focusing on locations where residents and businesses have reported concerns. Regular patrols are taking place in parks and other public spaces, where officers engage with young people and explain how their behaviour can affect others in the community. Police are also working closely with the local council to address ongoing issues. As part of this work, Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices have been issued where appropriate. A Community Protection Warning is a formal warning given when someone's behaviour is having a negative impact on the local community. If the behaviour continues, a Community Protection Notice can be issued, requiring the person to stop the behaviour. Failure to comply with a notice can lead to further enforcement action. These powers help police and partner agencies tackle persistent antisocial behaviour and improve the quality of life for local residents. Actioned 30 September 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 15 July 2026	Concerns about the unsafe and illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes continue to be raised by residents across the area. Officers regularly stop riders to explain the law and highlight the importance of using these vehicles safely and responsibly. Where offences are identified, officers will take appropriate action, which may include seizing vehicles and starting enforcement proceedings to prevent further offences. This is an issue affecting communities across Thanet, and officers continue to take part in targeted activity to address illegal and dangerous riding. Police are also working with local retailers to ensure they understand the laws relating to the sale and use of e-scooters and e-bikes. By combining enforcement, education and engagement, officers aim to improve safety for riders, pedestrians and other road users. Actioned 30 September 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 15 July 2026	Road safety continues to be a concern for many residents, and officers are committed to working with the community to address these issues. Reducing speeding and improving road safety requires a long-term approach, so work is ongoing to identify the roads where concerns are greatest. This includes speaking with drivers about safe and considerate driving, encouraging lower speeds and helping to improve safety for everyone who uses the roads. Officers are also working closely with the local council and specialist police teams as part of wider efforts to reduce speeding and improve road safety across the area. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing their concerns through local engagement events and My Community Voice, as this information helps officers understand community priorities and focus their activity where it is needed most. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 15 July 2026

PC Godden continues to work to reduce antisocial behaviour across the area, focusing on locations where residents and businesses have reported concerns. Regular patrols are taking place in parks and other public spaces, where officers engage with young people and explain how their behaviour can affect others in the community.

Police are also working closely with the local council to address ongoing issues. As part of this work, Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices have been issued where appropriate. A Community Protection Warning is a formal warning given when someone's behaviour is having a negative impact on the local community. If the behaviour continues, a Community Protection Notice can be issued, requiring the person to stop the behaviour. Failure to comply with a notice can lead to further enforcement action. These powers help police and partner agencies tackle persistent antisocial behaviour and improve the quality of life for local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 15 July 2026

Concerns about the unsafe and illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes continue to be raised by residents across the area. Officers regularly stop riders to explain the law and highlight the importance of using these vehicles safely and responsibly. Where offences are identified, officers will take appropriate action, which may include seizing vehicles and starting enforcement proceedings to prevent further offences.

This is an issue affecting communities across Thanet, and officers continue to take part in targeted activity to address illegal and dangerous riding. Police are also working with local retailers to ensure they understand the laws relating to the sale and use of e-scooters and e-bikes. By combining enforcement, education and engagement, officers aim to improve safety for riders, pedestrians and other road users.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 15 July 2026

Road safety continues to be a concern for many residents, and officers are committed to working with the community to address these issues. Reducing speeding and improving road safety requires a long-term approach, so work is ongoing to identify the roads where concerns are greatest. This includes speaking with drivers about safe and considerate driving, encouraging lower speeds and helping to improve safety for everyone who uses the roads.

Officers are also working closely with the local council and specialist police teams as part of wider efforts to reduce speeding and improve road safety across the area. Residents are encouraged to continue sharing their concerns through local engagement events and My Community Voice, as this information helps officers understand community priorities and focus their activity where it is needed most.

Actioned 30 September 2026