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Buckland — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Local policing team in the Kent Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.

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Recorded crime — June 2026

53 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.

Compared with May 2026 (77): ▼ 24 (31%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

  • Violence and sexual offences19 · 36%
  • Anti-social behaviour13 · 25%
  • Criminal damage and arson7 · 13%
  • Shoplifting4 · 8%
  • Other crime4 · 8%
  • Other theft2 · 4%
  • Vehicle crime2 · 4%
  • Public order1 · 2%

Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.

What happened to reported crimes — June 2026

49 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

  • Unable to prosecute suspect19 · 39%
  • Investigation complete; no suspect identified15 · 31%
  • Awaiting court outcome12 · 24%
  • Action to be taken by another organisation2 · 4%
  • Offender given a caution1 · 2%

Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.

Current priorities

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

We have carried out high-visibility foot and mobile patrols in villages where concerns about antisocial behaviour have been reported, both directly to Kent Police and at local police drop-in sessions. These patrols have helped officers speak with people suspected of being involved, offering advice and support to help prevent further issues, while also providing a visible police presence to discourage this behaviour. We will continue to work with partner organisations to help reduce this type of activity.

Set: 2026-04-14

Nuisance motorcycles.

Three people have been arrested in connection with stolen motorcycles, and enquiries are ongoing. These bikes had been used to cause nuisance in the community. In response, there has been an increase in high-visibility patrols, which has helped to reduce nuisance riding in areas where issues have been reported.

Set: 2026-04-14

Dog fouling.

Dog fouling has been identified as a key concern in the Buckland ward, as it affects the cleanliness of public spaces and the enjoyment of the area. Kent Police is working with local partners to help address this issue by encouraging responsible dog ownership and reminding people of their legal duty to clear up after their pets. While enforcement action is led by Dover District Council, officers will continue to support patrols in known problem areas and speak with the public. Residents are encouraged to report incidents to Dover District Council so that appropriate action can be taken.

Set: 2026-04-14

Public events & surgeries

Drop In Surgery

2026-07-24 · Dover Police Station, Dover

Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.

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Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Kent Police.