Sandgate & West 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

Sandgate & West Folkestone Local Policing Team

Daniel Mills

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
E-bikes/scooters. Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026
Drug taking. Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026
E-bikes/E-scooters. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers continue to carry out high-visibility patrols in the area in response to concerns raised by residents. Regular patrols help deter offending, identify those responsible and provide reassurance to the community. Although officers have not recently encountered any illegal e-bike or e-scooter use during patrols, reports of nuisance motorcycles have been received and remain an area of focus. Officers continue to engage with local residents and businesses to gather information and identify those involved. Where offences are identified, appropriate enforcement action will be taken. Through ongoing patrols, community engagement and intelligence gathering, officers remain committed to addressing nuisance vehicle use and improving safety within the area. Actioned 30 September 2026
Antisocial behaviour. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers continue to work to address antisocial behaviour concerns in the area through high-visibility patrols and community engagement. Increased patrols have been carried out in locations where concerns have been raised, helping to deter offending, provide reassurance to residents and identify those responsible for disruptive behaviour. Over recent months, reports of antisocial behaviour have increased, particularly in the seafront area where groups of young people have gathered during the evenings and caused concern for local residents. Neighbourhood officers have attended on a number of occasions, engaging with those involved and dispersing groups where appropriate. Officers continue to monitor the area and review reports to identify any emerging trends. Through ongoing patrols, engagement and problem-solving activity, officers remain committed to reducing antisocial behaviour and ensuring the area remains a safe and welcoming place for residents and visitors. Actioned 30 September 2026
Drug taking. Issued 20 July 2026	Officers continue to work with residents and partner organisations to address concerns about drug-related activity within the ward. Information provided by the community helps officers identify locations of concern, direct patrols and support proactive policing activity aimed at disrupting criminal behaviour. Where appropriate, officers use stop and search powers to identify those involved in drug-related offending and gather evidence. A stop and search is a police power that allows officers to search a person for items such as illegal drugs, weapons or stolen property when certain legal conditions are met. Information received from residents is used to build intelligence, support investigations and help identify those involved in the use and supply of illegal drugs. Through ongoing patrols, intelligence gathering and partnership working, officers continue to take action against drug-related crime and work to keep local communities safe. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting concerns, as information from the public plays a vital role in helping officers identify offenders, disrupt criminal activity and take positive action where required. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

E-bikes/scooters.

Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

E-bikes/E-scooters.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to carry out high-visibility patrols in the area in response to concerns raised by residents. Regular patrols help deter offending, identify those responsible and provide reassurance to the community.

Although officers have not recently encountered any illegal e-bike or e-scooter use during patrols, reports of nuisance motorcycles have been received and remain an area of focus. Officers continue to engage with local residents and businesses to gather information and identify those involved. Where offences are identified, appropriate enforcement action will be taken. Through ongoing patrols, community engagement and intelligence gathering, officers remain committed to addressing nuisance vehicle use and improving safety within the area.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to work to address antisocial behaviour concerns in the area through high-visibility patrols and community engagement. Increased patrols have been carried out in locations where concerns have been raised, helping to deter offending, provide reassurance to residents and identify those responsible for disruptive behaviour.

Over recent months, reports of antisocial behaviour have increased, particularly in the seafront area where groups of young people have gathered during the evenings and caused concern for local residents. Neighbourhood officers have attended on a number of occasions, engaging with those involved and dispersing groups where appropriate. Officers continue to monitor the area and review reports to identify any emerging trends. Through ongoing patrols, engagement and problem-solving activity, officers remain committed to reducing antisocial behaviour and ensuring the area remains a safe and welcoming place for residents and visitors.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug taking.

Issued 20 July 2026

Officers continue to work with residents and partner organisations to address concerns about drug-related activity within the ward. Information provided by the community helps officers identify locations of concern, direct patrols and support proactive policing activity aimed at disrupting criminal behaviour.

Where appropriate, officers use stop and search powers to identify those involved in drug-related offending and gather evidence. A stop and search is a police power that allows officers to search a person for items such as illegal drugs, weapons or stolen property when certain legal conditions are met. Information received from residents is used to build intelligence, support investigations and help identify those involved in the use and supply of illegal drugs.

Through ongoing patrols, intelligence gathering and partnership working, officers continue to take action against drug-related crime and work to keep local communities safe. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting concerns, as information from the public plays a vital role in helping officers identify offenders, disrupt criminal activity and take positive action where required.

Actioned 30 September 2026