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Dover Downs & River — 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

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

Compared with May 2026 (42): ▼ 4 (10%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

  • Violence and sexual offences12 · 32%
  • Anti-social behaviour7 · 18%
  • Shoplifting6 · 16%
  • Burglary5 · 13%
  • Criminal damage and arson4 · 11%
  • Vehicle crime2 · 5%
  • Drugs1 · 3%
  • Public order1 · 3%

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

29 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

  • Investigation complete; no suspect identified13 · 45%
  • Unable to prosecute suspect11 · 38%
  • Awaiting court outcome3 · 10%
  • Further action is not in the public interest1 · 3%
  • Action to be taken by another organisation1 · 3%

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

Wildlife crime issues.

We have carried out targeted activity to address concerns about wildlife crime across the area, including high-visibility patrols to help prevent offences and reassure the public, alongside patrols in unmarked vehicles to help identify and disrupt suspicious activity. Officers have also carried out regular foot patrols in key locations to speak with the public and gather helpful information. In addition, we have worked closely with our Rural Task Force, carrying out joint patrols and sharing information to strengthen our response and take action where offences are identified.

Set: 2026-04-14

Antisocial behaviour - general.

We have carried out targeted patrols in response to concerns about antisocial behaviour in the area. This has included both marked and unmarked vehicle patrols, as well as increased foot patrols to provide a visible police presence, engage with the community and help prevent further incidents. During these patrols, officers have also spoken with people involved and, where appropriate, offered advice to help change behaviour and stop issues from getting worse. We will continue to monitor the situation and take action where needed.

Set: 2026-04-14

Road safety issues.

We have carried out proactive work to improve road safety across the area. Officers have stopped a number of vehicles, speaking with drivers to make sure they are following the law. Where offences have been found, officers have taken action, including issuing tickets or reporting drivers, and in more serious cases, vehicles have been seized. We have also focused on nuisance motorcycles and quad bikes, carrying out patrols in areas where these have been causing concern, with the aim of reducing problems, improving safety for residents, and tackling ongoing issues caused by unsafe use.

Set: 2026-04-14

Public events & surgeries

Drop In Surgery

2026-08-05 · Kearsney Abbey Tea Rooms 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.