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Most commonly reported crimes during Aug 2026

  • Anti-social behaviour

    97

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Sep 2025 178 6.7%
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Nov 2025 222 8.4%
Dec 2025 186 7%
Jan 2026 188 7.1%
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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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    Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

    Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026

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    Cycles/e-scooters.

    Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026

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    Homelessness/begging.

    Issued 08 October 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 08 October 2026

  • Priority:

    Homelessness/begging.

    Issued 20 July 2026

    Action taken:

    Folkestone Central, like many town centres, has a higher number of people experiencing homelessness because support services and facilities are often based in urban areas. Changes in the law mean that rough sleeping and begging are no longer dealt with in the same way as under previous legislation. However, police will continue to take action where behaviour causes problems for the community, such as antisocial behaviour, harassment or other criminal offences. Local neighbourhood officers regularly patrol the area, speak with people who are homeless and work to protect both vulnerable individuals and the wider community. Officers also work closely with the local council and support organisations to share information and coordinate support where needed. As winter approaches, police and partner agencies will continue to work together to help those most at risk and ensure appropriate safeguarding and support is available.

    Actioned 30 September 2026

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    Alcohol.

    Issued 20 July 2026

    Action taken:

    Alcohol-related issues in Folkestone Central are mainly linked to the town’s evening and night-time economy, as well as street drinking. While levels of alcohol-related activity are lower than in some larger towns across Kent, local neighbourhood officers continue to carry out regular visits to licensed premises to help ensure businesses are operating safely and within the conditions of their licence. Officers also work to address any crime or antisocial behaviour linked to alcohol use. Regular patrols take place in areas where concerns about street drinking have been reported, with action taken where necessary to reduce nuisance and lessen the impact on residents, visitors and local businesses. Police work closely with Folkestone & Hythe District Council and other partners, including supporting the use of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). A PSPO is a legal power used by councils to help address persistent antisocial behaviour in a specific area and can place restrictions on activities that are causing problems for the local community.

    Actioned 30 September 2026

  • Priority:

    E-bikes/E-scooters.

    Issued 20 July 2026

    Action taken:

    Officers regularly patrol Folkestone town centre on foot and speak with people using e-bikes, e-scooters and bicycles where concerns are identified. As these forms of transport have become more popular, reports of unsafe, illegal and antisocial use have increased across many areas. Where appropriate, officers will take action against riders who are using these vehicles in a way that puts others at risk or causes nuisance. During the summer, local officers worked with Bouverie Place Shopping Centre to address concerns about the misuse of e-bikes and e-scooters. This joint work led to a number of measures being put in place to prevent individuals responsible for persistent antisocial behaviour from entering the shopping centre. With the end of the busy summer period and the return to school, it is expected that reports of this type of behaviour will reduce, particularly during weekdays.

    Actioned 30 September 2026

Meetings and events

Harbour ward

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Fri 23 October 2026

Caffe La Delizia, Folkestone

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VAWG- Surgery

1:00PM - 3:00PM, Fri 23 October 2026

Bouverie Place Shopping Centre, 12 Bouverie Place Folkestone

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VAWG Event - Light Up The Night

6:00PM - 8:00PM, Fri 30 October 2026

The Community Room, 19 The Bayle Folkestone

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VAWG - Surgery

1:00PM - 3:00PM, Fri 27 November 2026

Bouverie Place Shopping Centre, 12 Bouverie Place Folkestone

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