Folkestone Central

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

Djaffar Mehmet

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 03 October 2025	Officers have been carrying out regular high‑visibility patrols at key times, focusing on areas where issues have been reported and targeting those responsible for repeat offending. We are also working closely with local schools to provide education for students about positive choices, safety, and the consequences of antisocial behaviour. Alongside partner agencies and community groups, officers have been supporting diversion activities such as the sports cage and local youth programmes, giving young people safe and constructive alternatives. Actioned 19 January 2026
Antisocial behaviour - drinking/drug use. Issued 03 October 2025	We carried out regular high‑visibility foot patrols and increased our presence to help reassure the community and address concerns about drinking and drug use. Officers engaged with local people, identified those repeatedly causing issues, and worked closely with partner organisations to find long‑term, supportive solutions that benefit the wider community. Actioned 19 January 2026
Homelessness. Issued 03 October 2025	We have worked closely with Folkestone and Hythe District Council and local charities to make sure people who are homeless received support during the winter months. This included helping them access the winter shelter or arranging temporary accommodation during periods of extreme weather. We have also signposted individuals to support services to help reduce homelessness in the long term. Alongside this, we have increased our visibility and engagement in the community, responded to reports of antisocial behaviour and crime linked to homelessness. Where needed, we have also taken proportionate enforcement action, including against one individual who repeatedly caused noise disturbances in the town centre. Actioned 19 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 October 2025

Officers have been carrying out regular high‑visibility patrols at key times, focusing on areas where issues have been reported and targeting those responsible for repeat offending.

We are also working closely with local schools to provide education for students about positive choices, safety, and the consequences of antisocial behaviour. Alongside partner agencies and community groups, officers have been supporting diversion activities such as the sports cage and local youth programmes, giving young people safe and constructive alternatives.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Antisocial behaviour - drinking/drug use.

Issued 03 October 2025

We carried out regular high‑visibility foot patrols and increased our presence to help reassure the community and address concerns about drinking and drug use. Officers engaged with local people, identified those repeatedly causing issues, and worked closely with partner organisations to find long‑term, supportive solutions that benefit the wider community.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Homelessness.

Issued 03 October 2025

We have worked closely with Folkestone and Hythe District Council and local charities to make sure people who are homeless received support during the winter months. This included helping them access the winter shelter or arranging temporary accommodation during periods of extreme weather. We have also signposted individuals to support services to help reduce homelessness in the long term.

Alongside this, we have increased our visibility and engagement in the community, responded to reports of antisocial behaviour and crime linked to homelessness.

Where needed, we have also taken proportionate enforcement action, including against one individual who repeatedly caused noise disturbances in the town centre.

Actioned 19 January 2026

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