Cliftonville 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

Cliftonville West Local Policing Team

Matt Albers

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Drug dealing. Issued 15 July 2026	PC Albers has been working closely with local businesses, residents and the wider community to gather information about drug-related activity in the area. Information provided by the public helps build a better understanding of local issues and is shared with specialist teams and local officers so that appropriate action can be taken. This may include targeted patrols, stop and search activity and other enforcement measures where there are grounds to do so. Information from the public is vital in helping police tackle drug use, dealing and supply. Residents are encouraged to report any concerns or information they may have by calling us or through the Kent Police website. Reports from the community help officers identify those responsible and take action to reduce the harm caused by drugs. Actioned 30 September 2026
E-scooters/E-bikes. Issued 15 July 2026	PC Albers has responded to a number of reports relating to nuisance vehicles, including dirt bikes and mopeds being ridden in a way that causes nuisance or concern to the community. Enquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible, and appropriate action will be taken where offences are identified. Recent changes in legislation have strengthened police powers to seize nuisance vehicles, meaning officers may be able to take action without first issuing a warning in certain circumstances. Information from the public is essential in helping police tackle this issue. Residents are encouraged to report nuisance vehicles, locations where they are being used and any identifying details by calling us or through the Kent Police website. Actioned 30 September 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 15 July 2026	PC Albers has responded to a number of reports relating to nuisance vehicles, including dirt bikes and mopeds being ridden in an antisocial manner. Enquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible, and appropriate action will be taken where offences are identified. Plans are also being developed for a local road safety day, which will involve speed checks and vehicle safety checks being carried out with support from partner officers. The outcomes of this activity will be shared with the community once available. Recent changes in legislation have strengthened police powers to seize nuisance vehicles, meaning officers may be able to take action without first issuing a warning in certain circumstances. Information from the public is essential in helping police tackle this issue. Residents are encouraged to report nuisance vehicles, locations where they are being used and any identifying details by calling us or through the Kent Police website. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Drug dealing.

Issued 15 July 2026

PC Albers has been working closely with local businesses, residents and the wider community to gather information about drug-related activity in the area. Information provided by the public helps build a better understanding of local issues and is shared with specialist teams and local officers so that appropriate action can be taken. This may include targeted patrols, stop and search activity and other enforcement measures where there are grounds to do so.

Information from the public is vital in helping police tackle drug use, dealing and supply. Residents are encouraged to report any concerns or information they may have by calling us or through the Kent Police website. Reports from the community help officers identify those responsible and take action to reduce the harm caused by drugs.

Actioned 30 September 2026

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Issued 15 July 2026

PC Albers has responded to a number of reports relating to nuisance vehicles, including dirt bikes and mopeds being ridden in a way that causes nuisance or concern to the community. Enquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible, and appropriate action will be taken where offences are identified. Recent changes in legislation have strengthened police powers to seize nuisance vehicles, meaning officers may be able to take action without first issuing a warning in certain circumstances. Information from the public is essential in helping police tackle this issue. Residents are encouraged to report nuisance vehicles, locations where they are being used and any identifying details by calling us or through the Kent Police website.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 15 July 2026

PC Albers has responded to a number of reports relating to nuisance vehicles, including dirt bikes and mopeds being ridden in an antisocial manner. Enquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible, and appropriate action will be taken where offences are identified. Plans are also being developed for a local road safety day, which will involve speed checks and vehicle safety checks being carried out with support from partner officers. The outcomes of this activity will be shared with the community once available. Recent changes in legislation have strengthened police powers to seize nuisance vehicles, meaning officers may be able to take action without first issuing a warning in certain circumstances. Information from the public is essential in helping police tackle this issue. Residents are encouraged to report nuisance vehicles, locations where they are being used and any identifying details by calling us or through the Kent Police website.

Actioned 30 September 2026