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

Harry Watson

Police constable

Peter Wilson

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Vehicle crime. Issued 14 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 14 April 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 14 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 14 April 2026
Nuisance vehicles. Issued 14 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 14 April 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 03 February 2026	Local officers continue to work closely with the Parish Council to seek any available footage that may help identify individuals involved in antisocial behaviour. We are also working with Orbit Housing to address issues linked to specific individuals in the area, using a joint‑agency approach to resolve concerns. We encourage all incidents of antisocial behaviour to be reported. This helps us build a clearer picture of the issue, identify those involved, and respond effectively. Actioned 30 March 2026
Criminal damage. Issued 03 February 2026	We have received new reports of catapult use in the area. Local officers are working closely with the officer in charge of the investigation and neighbourhood colleagues to support the community and help prevent further incidents. Our approach is coordinated and proactive, with the aim of addressing the issue quickly and keeping the area safe. We encourage all incidents of antisocial behaviour to be reported. Every report helps us build a clearer picture of what is happening, identify those involved, and respond effectively. Actioned 30 March 2026
Nuisance vehicles. Issued 03 February 2026	Local officers are aware of previous reports relating to nuisance vehicles in this ward. However, only a small number of incidents have been reported over the past three months. Officers will continue to monitor the situation as part of their regular patrols. If you are currently experiencing problems with nuisance vehicles in the area, please report this to Kent Police. Reporting incidents helps ensure police resources are focused where they are needed most and appropriate action can be taken. Actioned 30 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Vehicle crime.

Issued 14 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 14 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 14 April 2026

Actioned 14 April 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 14 April 2026

Actioned 14 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 03 February 2026

Local officers continue to work closely with the Parish Council to seek any available footage that may help identify individuals involved in antisocial behaviour.

We are also working with Orbit Housing to address issues linked to specific individuals in the area, using a joint‑agency approach to resolve concerns.

We encourage all incidents of antisocial behaviour to be reported. This helps us build a clearer picture of the issue, identify those involved, and respond effectively.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Criminal damage.

Issued 03 February 2026

We have received new reports of catapult use in the area. Local officers are working closely with the officer in charge of the investigation and neighbourhood colleagues to support the community and help prevent further incidents. Our approach is coordinated and proactive, with the aim of addressing the issue quickly and keeping the area safe.

We encourage all incidents of antisocial behaviour to be reported. Every report helps us build a clearer picture of what is happening, identify those involved, and respond effectively.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued 03 February 2026

Local officers are aware of previous reports relating to nuisance vehicles in this ward. However, only a small number of incidents have been reported over the past three months. Officers will continue to monitor the situation as part of their regular patrols.

If you are currently experiencing problems with nuisance vehicles in the area, please report this to Kent Police. Reporting incidents helps ensure police resources are focused where they are needed most and appropriate action can be taken.

Actioned 30 March 2026

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