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Jul 2025 15 12.7%
Aug 2025 5 4.2%
Sep 2025 9 7.6%
Oct 2025 2 1.7%
Nov 2025 16 13.6%
Dec 2025 6 5.1%
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Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area. 

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems. 

 

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    Road safety issues.

    Issued 17 July 2026

    Action taken:

    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 17 July 2026

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    Wildlife crime issues.

    Issued 17 July 2026

    Action taken:

    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 17 July 2026

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    Fly tipping.

    Issued 17 July 2026

    Action taken:

    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 17 July 2026

  • Priority:

    Road safety issues.

    Issued 14 April 2026

    Action taken:

    Following proactive patrols along the A20 corridor between Folkestone and Ashford, officers from the Folkestone Neighbourhood Team stopped an overseas HGV on the A20 at Mersham. During the stop, several kilos of cocaine were found hidden in the back of the vehicle. One person was arrested and charged with being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a Class A drug, which means they are accused of being involved in trying to avoid legal checks linked to bringing illegal drugs into the country.

    Officers have also carried out proactive patrols around Challock, Canterbury Road and Buck Street following reports of antisocial riding linked to car meets. Following a report of antisocial driving, one driver was issued with a Section 59 notice. A Section 59 notice is a legal warning that can be given when a vehicle is used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to others. If the driver breaches this notice, police may seize the vehicle.

    Speed checks have also continued on the A252, where one driver was issued with a Traffic Offence Report (TOR) for speeding. A TOR is a formal record used when someone is suspected of committing a road traffic offence and may lead to a fine, a driver education course or a court appearance. In Charing, another person was arrested after failing to provide a breath sample at the roadside, which is used to check whether someone may be over the legal alcohol limit. They remain under investigation while enquiries continue.

    Actioned 30 June 2026

  • Priority:

    Residential burglary.

    Issued 14 April 2026

    Action taken:

    Following a report that gates had been stolen from a residential property in the Hastingleigh area, officers carried out enquiries and quickly traced and recovered the stolen items after identifying a vehicle suspected of being involved. During the investigation, additional gates believed to have been stolen were also located and recovered. Several individuals were arrested in connection with the offences and remain subject to bail conditions while enquiries continue. Bail conditions are rules that a person must follow while an investigation is ongoing or while they await a court hearing.

    Neighbourhood officers continue to patrol the area and are sharing crime prevention advice through My Community Voice, a free messaging service that provides local policing updates and crime prevention information to residents.

    Actioned 30 June 2026

  • Priority:

    Farm equipment thefts.

    Issued 14 April 2026

    Action taken:

    Neighbourhood officers have been working alongside the Rural Task Force to deliver property marking events across local rural communities. Property marking involves adding a unique identifying mark to valuable items, making them easier to trace and return to their owners if they are lost or stolen. These events are held regularly throughout the year and are advertised through My Community Voice, a free messaging service that provides local policing updates and crime prevention advice. Local residents are encouraged to attend to learn more about protecting their property and reducing the risk of theft.

    Rural neighbourhood officers are also part of FarmWatch, a partnership scheme that brings together farmers, landowners, rural businesses and police to share information about crime and suspicious activity in rural areas. FarmWatch helps officers provide crime prevention advice, strengthen links with the rural community and respond quickly to developing information and emerging concerns. By working closely with local residents and businesses, officers can help prevent crime, gather valuable information and support safer rural communities.

    Actioned 30 June 2026

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The Butterfly Project - Walk and Talk

6:00PM - 7:00PM, Fri 14 August 2026

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3:00PM - 4:00PM, Tue 01 September 2026

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