Cliftonville West — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Kent Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Contact the team
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Kent Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
119 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (125): ▼ 6 (5%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences52 · 44%
- Anti-social behaviour25 · 21%
- Criminal damage and arson9 · 8%
- Other theft9 · 8%
- Shoplifting8 · 7%
- Public order4 · 3%
- Vehicle crime4 · 3%
- Bicycle theft2 · 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
98 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect50 · 51%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified29 · 30%
- Local resolution9 · 9%
- Awaiting court outcome8 · 8%
- Offender given a caution1 · 1%
- Action to be taken by another organisation1 · 1%
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
Road safety issues.
Road safety remains a key concern for residents. Plans are in place to increase patrols and carry out more speed checks across the area, with results to be shared with the community. Recent enforcement has included an arrest following a collision involving an e‑bike where the rider failed to stop. This investigation is ongoing. Residents are encouraged to report concerns about road safety, nuisance vehicles and specific locations via the Kent Police website or by calling 101.
Set: 2026-04-16
E-scooters/e-bikes.
A recent operation has targeted the illegal use of e‑scooters and e‑bikes. During patrols, several vehicles being used unlawfully were seized and removed. Seized vehicles are destroyed so they cannot be used again. Officers take this issue seriously due to the risks to both riders and the public. Further patrols and operations will continue to reduce illegal use and improve safety. Residents are encouraged to keep sharing concerns through local meetings or My Community Voice (an online two-way messaging service used to report issues and receive updates).
Set: 2026-04-16
Drug dealing.
PC Albers is taking action to tackle drug dealing and its wider impact on the community. High‑visibility patrols are taking place in known hotspot areas, with stop and search powers used where appropriate. Stop and search is a legal power that allows officers to search people for items such as drugs. Officers are also working with partner agencies to identify vulnerable people who may be at risk of being exploited or having their property used for criminal activity. Welfare checks are carried out at identified addresses to provide support and help prevent harm. Information from the community plays a key role in this work. Through a combination of visible patrols, engagement and enforcement, officers are working to reduce drug‑related harm and keep the area safe.
Set: 2026-04-16
Public events & surgeries
Police surgery for Cliftonville West
2026-08-19 · Holy Trinity Church, Saint Mary's Avenue Margate
Police surgery for Cliftonville West
2026-09-22 · Holy Trinity Church, Saint Mary's Avenue Margate
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Kent Police
All Kent Police neighbourhood teams →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.