East Folkestone

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

Briony Walsh

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety. Issued 03 October 2025	Over the past month, road safety concerns have been raised in the Cheriton area. Police have received two reports, and officers are aware of a number of posts on local Folkestone community social‑media groups about parking problems around Linden Crescent and Canterbury Road. It appears that, since parking permits were introduced in the town centre, many drivers are now choosing to park in this area instead. I am contacting the local council to raise these concerns and seek a solution to help reduce the impact on local residents. Actioned 19 January 2026
Drugs. Issued 03 October 2025	Officers have been carrying out high‑visibility patrols in the areas highlighted as problem locations. During recent ward surgeries, they have also been asking residents whether they have noticed anything that could help ongoing enquiries. Investigations and partnership work are continuing. Officers will provide a further update in the coming months, including any outcomes and the next steps being taken to address these issues. Actioned 19 January 2026
Fly tipping. Issued 03 October 2025	These issues are ongoing along Crete Road East. The council have been very helpful in regularly clearing the space. Officers have increased high visibility patrol along Crete Road East, and will carry on doing so to deter people from fly tipping there. Actioned 19 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety.

Issued 03 October 2025

Over the past month, road safety concerns have been raised in the Cheriton area. Police have received two reports, and officers are aware of a number of posts on local Folkestone community social‑media groups about parking problems around Linden Crescent and Canterbury Road.

It appears that, since parking permits were introduced in the town centre, many drivers are now choosing to park in this area instead. I am contacting the local council to raise these concerns and seek a solution to help reduce the impact on local residents.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Drugs.

Issued 03 October 2025

Officers have been carrying out high‑visibility patrols in the areas highlighted as problem locations. During recent ward surgeries, they have also been asking residents whether they have noticed anything that could help ongoing enquiries.

Investigations and partnership work are continuing. Officers will provide a further update in the coming months, including any outcomes and the next steps being taken to address these issues.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 03 October 2025

These issues are ongoing along Crete Road East. The council have been very helpful in regularly clearing the space. Officers have increased high visibility patrol along Crete Road East, and will carry on doing so to deter people from fly tipping there.

Actioned 19 January 2026

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