Dunton Green and Riverhead

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

Dunton Green and RiverheadLocal Policing Team

Harry Watson

Police constable

Peter Wilson

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Vehicle crime. Issued 14 April 2026	There have been 3 reports of vehicle crime within the ward over the past 3 months. Although no suspects have been identified at this stage, the local neighbourhood officer is aware of the issue and continues to work with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to identify any patterns, gather intelligence and pursue opportunities to identify those responsible. Vehicle crime remains a priority, and officers will continue to monitor reports and follow up any relevant lines of enquiry. Residents are encouraged to join My Community Voice (MCV) to receive updates and stay in direct contact with their local neighbourhood officer. Actioned 02 July 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 14 April 2026	Local officers are aware of reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) around the recreation ground on London Road, the train station underpass and Corn Mill Place. These locations are regularly patrolled and will continue to form part of neighbourhood patrol routes. Where concerns are identified, officers aim to engage with young people and their parents or guardians at an early stage to deter further incidents. However, repeat offenders will be dealt with robustly where necessary. Officers are also working closely with the parish council and local schools to identify those involved and review available CCTV footage. This remains a priority as we move into the summer months. Residents are encouraged to join My Community Voice (MCV) to receive updates and stay in direct contact with their local neighbourhood officer. Actioned 02 July 2026
Nuisance vehicles. Issued 14 April 2026	There have been reports of nuisance vehicle use in Riverhead, and local officers are aware of the concerns. High-visibility patrols are regularly carried out in affected areas to deter offending and provide reassurance to residents. We encourage anyone experiencing issues or witnessing nuisance vehicle use to report it through Kent Police's online reporting system, as information from the community helps officers target patrols and enforcement activity where it is needed most. Residents can also join My Community Voice (MCV) to receive updates and stay in contact with their local neighbourhood officer. Actioned 02 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Vehicle crime.

Issued 14 April 2026

There have been 3 reports of vehicle crime within the ward over the past 3 months. Although no suspects have been identified at this stage, the local neighbourhood officer is aware of the issue and continues to work with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to identify any patterns, gather intelligence and pursue opportunities to identify those responsible.

Vehicle crime remains a priority, and officers will continue to monitor reports and follow up any relevant lines of enquiry. Residents are encouraged to join My Community Voice (MCV) to receive updates and stay in direct contact with their local neighbourhood officer.

Actioned 02 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 14 April 2026

Local officers are aware of reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) around the recreation ground on London Road, the train station underpass and Corn Mill Place. These locations are regularly patrolled and will continue to form part of neighbourhood patrol routes.

Where concerns are identified, officers aim to engage with young people and their parents or guardians at an early stage to deter further incidents. However, repeat offenders will be dealt with robustly where necessary. Officers are also working closely with the parish council and local schools to identify those involved and review available CCTV footage.

This remains a priority as we move into the summer months. Residents are encouraged to join My Community Voice (MCV) to receive updates and stay in direct contact with their local neighbourhood officer.

Actioned 02 July 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 14 April 2026

There have been reports of nuisance vehicle use in Riverhead, and local officers are aware of the concerns. High-visibility patrols are regularly carried out in affected areas to deter offending and provide reassurance to residents. We encourage anyone experiencing issues or witnessing nuisance vehicle use to report it through Kent Police's online reporting system, as information from the community helps officers target patrols and enforcement activity where it is needed most. Residents can also join My Community Voice (MCV) to receive updates and stay in contact with their local neighbourhood officer.

Actioned 02 July 2026