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 (Kent Police, Police Constable, Folkestone Neighbourhood beat officer)

Djaffar Mehmet

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 October 2025

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 03 October 2025

Antisocial behaviour - drinking/drug use.

Issued 03 October 2025

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 03 October 2025

Homelessness.

Issued 03 October 2025

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 03 October 2025

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

Latest Alerts

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4 KFAS Fraud Alerts

Resident Good afternoon, Please find attached 4 KFAS fraud alerts. Feel free to share with...

Kent Police
10/12/2025 16:04:42

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Online Safety Matter - Talk to Young People Today

Online Safety Matters – Talk to Young People Today This week the Folkestone Academy have welco...

Kent Police
05/12/2025 15:10:06

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4 KFAS Fraud Alerts - The 12 Frauds of Christmas 2025

Resident Please find attached the first 4 fraud alerts of our 12 Frauds of Christmas campaign. ...

Kent Police
05/12/2025 10:40:38

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Annual Policing Survey

Last Chance to Have Your Say! The Annual Policing Survey closes next week, don’t miss your opportu...

Kent Police
01/12/2025 15:24:47

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Operation Sceptre - Knife Crime week

Good Morning, I am writing to provide an update from officers in Folkestone and Hythe's Community...

Kent Police
28/11/2025 10:59:54

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Local Priorities Theft - shoplifting Message

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Theft - shoplifting, which peopl...

Kent Police
27/11/2025 08:46:03

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Women's Winter Wellness : Tue 02 Dec 10:30

Dear Resident, Please find attached a flyer for the forthcoming Women's Winter Wellness Event ...

Kent Police
26/11/2025 13:41:36

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🚨 Thinking of buying an e-scooter or e-bike this Black Friday or for Christmas? 🎄🛍️

Here’s what you need to know before you spend your money: 🛴 Privately owned e-scooters are illegal ...

Kent Police
26/11/2025 08:20:21

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Upcoming Events

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Street Aid
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  • 17/12/2025 10:30
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Online Safety
  • EKC Folkestone College, Shorncliffe Road, CT20 2TZ
  • 06/01/2026 10:30
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  • EKC Folkestone College, Shorncliffe Road, CT20 2TZ
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Street Aid
  • EKC Folkestone College, Shorncliffe Road, CT20 2TZ
  • 12/01/2026 10:00
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Street Aid
  • EKC Folkestone College, Shorncliffe Road, CT20 2TZ
  • 13/01/2026 10:30
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Street Aid
  • EKC Folkestone College, Shorncliffe Road, CT20 2TZ
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Street Aid
  • EKC Folkestone College, Shorncliffe Road, CT20 2TZ
  • 22/01/2026 10:00
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