Central Harbour

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

Dominic Taylor

Police Constable

Ryan Brown

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 03 November 2025	Residents, community groups, and traders have said antisocial behaviour (ASB) is a major concern in and around the town centre. ASB remains a priority in the Central Harbour ward. The town centre is a hotspot, so targeted patrols are continuing. Several Community Protection Warnings and Notices have been issued, leading to arrests and charges against repeat offenders. Local officers will keep taking firm action against anyone who breaks these rules. Officers are also working with partner agencies to support those involved in ASB, hoping that the help offered will change their behaviour. Signposting and referrals are ongoing. Actioned 15 December 2025
Drugs. Issued 03 November 2025	There has been a lot of proactive work taking place in Central Harbour, with multiple arrests and stop searches in relation to drug supply and drug possession offences. Officers continue to carry out high visibility patrolling of identified drug supply areas, with address checks at properties with links to drugs. Your local beat officers will continue being proactive, acting off intelligence provided to reduce the drug activity taking place in the area. Actioned 15 December 2025
Shoplifting. Issued 03 November 2025	The Thanet Safe network is used in the town centre and allows local businesses to communicate and share details of individuals following incidents. Local beat officers continue to respond promptly in order to deal with offenders. The beat officers also carry out high visibility foot and mobile patrol in the area to deter offending. Actioned 15 December 2025

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 November 2025

Residents, community groups, and traders have said antisocial behaviour (ASB) is a major concern in and around the town centre. ASB remains a priority in the Central Harbour ward. The town centre is a hotspot, so targeted patrols are continuing. Several Community Protection Warnings and Notices have been issued, leading to arrests and charges against repeat offenders. Local officers will keep taking firm action against anyone who breaks these rules. Officers are also working with partner agencies to support those involved in ASB, hoping that the help offered will change their behaviour. Signposting and referrals are ongoing.

Actioned 15 December 2025

Drugs.

Issued 03 November 2025

There has been a lot of proactive work taking place in Central Harbour, with multiple arrests and stop searches in relation to drug supply and drug possession offences. Officers continue to carry out high visibility patrolling of identified drug supply areas, with address checks at properties with links to drugs. Your local beat officers will continue being proactive, acting off intelligence provided to reduce the drug activity taking place in the area.

Actioned 15 December 2025

Shoplifting.

Issued 03 November 2025

The Thanet Safe network is used in the town centre and allows local businesses to communicate and share details of individuals following incidents. Local beat officers continue to respond promptly in order to deal with offenders. The beat officers also carry out high visibility foot and mobile patrol in the area to deter offending.

Actioned 15 December 2025

What members in Central Harbour are saying are the issues in the area:

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