Town & Castle — 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
214 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (196): ▲ 18 (9%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences76 · 36%
- Anti-social behaviour54 · 25%
- Shoplifting27 · 13%
- Other theft15 · 7%
- Criminal damage and arson11 · 5%
- Public order6 · 3%
- Robbery6 · 3%
- Drugs5 · 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
167 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified70 · 42%
- Unable to prosecute suspect64 · 38%
- Awaiting court outcome25 · 15%
- Local resolution4 · 2%
- Action to be taken by another organisation2 · 1%
- Offender given a caution1 · 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
Drug dealing.
We have carried out targeted work to tackle drug dealing and drug use, using information from the community to guide where we act. This includes high-visibility patrols and plain clothes officers on foot and in vehicles. We have used stop and search powers, leading to several arrests linked to drug supply. We have also gathered information to support ongoing investigations. We continue to work with partner organisations to keep the area safe. With help from residents, we are identifying new hotspot areas and focusing our activity where it is most needed.
Set: 2026-04-14
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.
We have carried out targeted patrols in response to concerns about antisocial behaviour. This includes both marked police vehicles and unmarked cars, as well as increased foot patrols to provide a visible presence and speak with the community. Officers have also engaged with those involved, offering advice to help prevent issues from getting worse. We will continue to monitor the situation and take action where needed.
Set: 2026-04-14
Alcohol.
Following feedback from our community survey, alcohol-related issues are a priority in Dover Town. We are carrying out targeted patrols in areas where problems are reported. A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is in place in key areas, including the seafront. A PSPO is a legal order that allows officers to stop people from drinking in public if it is causing problems. Officers can also ask people to hand over alcohol or leave the area to prevent further disruption. We take action when young people under 18 have alcohol and work with Trading Standards to tackle underage sales. We also support the Dover Community Alcohol Partnership, which works with schools, shops and partners to prevent underage drinking and reduce harm. High-visibility patrols continue on foot and by bicycle to reassure the community and respond to concerns. Please report any issues so we can focus our patrols where they are needed most.
Set: 2026-02-14
Public events & surgeries
Meet Local Officers
2026-07-17 · Saint Marys Parish Centre, Cannon Street Dover
RNLI DAY
2026-07-19 · RNLI Dover Lifeboat Station, Marina Curve Dover
Coffee with a Cop
2026-08-27 · Costa Coffee Next, 9 Saint James Street Dover
Coffee with a Cop
2026-09-25 · Costa Coffee Next, 9 Saint James Street Dover
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.