East Downs

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

Gary Morris

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Highway obstructions. Issued 30 October 2025	High‑visibility patrols have been carried out to monitor and address highway obstructions. Officers have also reviewed calls to police to identify any further issues and ensure prompt action is taken. We continue to work with partner agencies to resolve ongoing concerns and maintain safer routes for the community. Actioned 19 January 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 30 October 2025	You told us nuisance vehicles were a problem. We carried out targeted operations and high‑visibility patrols, stopping vehicles in affected areas. Actioned 19 January 2026
Fraud. Issued 30 October 2025	Messages have been delivered across the area to give residents clear advice on how to spot and prevent fraud. A dedicated fraud‑prevention surgery has also been arranged with the Fraud Team, offering further support, guidance and the chance for residents to ask questions directly. Actioned 19 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

Highway obstructions.

Issued 30 October 2025

High‑visibility patrols have been carried out to monitor and address highway obstructions. Officers have also reviewed calls to police to identify any further issues and ensure prompt action is taken. We continue to work with partner agencies to resolve ongoing concerns and maintain safer routes for the community.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 30 October 2025

You told us nuisance vehicles were a problem. We carried out targeted operations and high‑visibility patrols, stopping vehicles in affected areas.

Actioned 19 January 2026

Fraud.

Issued 30 October 2025

Messages have been delivered across the area to give residents clear advice on how to spot and prevent fraud. A dedicated fraud‑prevention surgery has also been arranged with the Fraud Team, offering further support, guidance and the chance for residents to ask questions directly.

Actioned 19 January 2026

What members in East Downs are saying are the issues in the area:

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