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

East Downs Local Policing Team

Gary Morris

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Nuisance bikes. 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
Road safety issues. 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
Wildlife crime issues. 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
Nuisance bikes. Issued 21 July 2026	Officers have conducted targeted patrols in locations affected by nuisance motorcycle and off-road bike activity. Patrols have focused on disrupting antisocial behaviour, deterring those responsible, and preventing further incidents, helping to improve the quality of life for local residents. Actioned 30 September 2026
Road safety. Issued 21 July 2026	Officers have carried out targeted patrols in areas identified as road safety concerns, providing a visible presence and taking positive action where offences have been identified. This ongoing activity aims to improve road safety, deter dangerous driving, and provide reassurance to local communities. Actioned 30 September 2026
Wildlife crime issues. Issued 21 July 2026	Proactive patrols have been undertaken across rural areas to deter poaching and other rural crime. Working alongside specialist resources, officers have focused on protecting local wildlife, disrupting offending, and maintaining a visible presence in vulnerable locations. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Nuisance bikes.

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

Road safety issues.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Wildlife crime issues.

Issued 08 October 2026

Actioned 08 October 2026

Nuisance bikes.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers have conducted targeted patrols in locations affected by nuisance motorcycle and off-road bike activity. Patrols have focused on disrupting antisocial behaviour, deterring those responsible, and preventing further incidents, helping to improve the quality of life for local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety.

Issued 21 July 2026

Officers have carried out targeted patrols in areas identified as road safety concerns, providing a visible presence and taking positive action where offences have been identified. This ongoing activity aims to improve road safety, deter dangerous driving, and provide reassurance to local communities.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Wildlife crime issues.

Issued 21 July 2026

Proactive patrols have been undertaken across rural areas to deter poaching and other rural crime. Working alongside specialist resources, officers have focused on protecting local wildlife, disrupting offending, and maintaining a visible presence in vulnerable locations.

Actioned 30 September 2026