North Downs West

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

George Brace

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Dog fouling. Issued 03 February 2026	Dog fouling is unpleasant and can have a real impact on residents. Enforcement of dog fouling is the responsibility of district and parish councils, and any reports received by police are usually passed to them to deal with. After this was raised as a community concern, local officers worked with the Town Council to carry out dedicated patrols in areas commonly used by dog walkers. These patrols focused on speaking with dog owners, encouraging responsible behaviour, and promoting the correct disposal of dog waste. Messages have also been shared online to raise awareness of the issue and remind people to help keep public spaces clean and safe for everyone. More information about reporting dog fouling and enforcement can be found on the council’s website. Actioned 31 March 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 03 February 2026	The North Downs West ward is regularly patrolled by the local beat officer, both on foot and in a police vehicle. This includes routine drive‑through patrols. A visible police presence and regular engagement help reduce antisocial behaviour. Where individuals are identified as being involved in antisocial behaviour, officers speak with them directly. This often includes home visits, where officers talk with young people and their parents or guardians. This approach has been effective in deterring and reducing antisocial behaviour in the community. Actioned 31 March 2026
Noise disturbance. Issued 03 February 2026	We understand the impact that ongoing noise issues can have on people’s quality of life, and concerns raised in Sellindge and the surrounding areas are taken seriously. Most noise complaints are the responsibility of Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s Environmental Health team, who are best placed to investigate and take action. Residents experiencing persistent noise issues are encouraged to report them directly to the council so the issue can be formally recorded and assessed. Where noise issues are linked to antisocial behaviour, or if a situation escalates, police involvement may be appropriate and officers will respond as needed. Officers will continue to work closely with partner agencies to help address community concerns. The local officer will also continue to monitor the situation and provide support where appropriate. Actioned 31 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Dog fouling.

Issued 03 February 2026

Dog fouling is unpleasant and can have a real impact on residents. Enforcement of dog fouling is the responsibility of district and parish councils, and any reports received by police are usually passed to them to deal with.

After this was raised as a community concern, local officers worked with the Town Council to carry out dedicated patrols in areas commonly used by dog walkers. These patrols focused on speaking with dog owners, encouraging responsible behaviour, and promoting the correct disposal of dog waste.

Messages have also been shared online to raise awareness of the issue and remind people to help keep public spaces clean and safe for everyone.

More information about reporting dog fouling and enforcement can be found on the council’s website.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 February 2026

The North Downs West ward is regularly patrolled by the local beat officer, both on foot and in a police vehicle. This includes routine drive‑through patrols. A visible police presence and regular engagement help reduce antisocial behaviour.

Where individuals are identified as being involved in antisocial behaviour, officers speak with them directly. This often includes home visits, where officers talk with young people and their parents or guardians. This approach has been effective in deterring and reducing antisocial behaviour in the community.

Actioned 31 March 2026

Noise disturbance.

Issued 03 February 2026

We understand the impact that ongoing noise issues can have on people’s quality of life, and concerns raised in Sellindge and the surrounding areas are taken seriously.

Most noise complaints are the responsibility of Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s Environmental Health team, who are best placed to investigate and take action. Residents experiencing persistent noise issues are encouraged to report them directly to the council so the issue can be formally recorded and assessed.

Where noise issues are linked to antisocial behaviour, or if a situation escalates, police involvement may be appropriate and officers will respond as needed.

Officers will continue to work closely with partner agencies to help address community concerns. The local officer will also continue to monitor the situation and provide support where appropriate.

Actioned 31 March 2026

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