Operated by: Kent Police

https://www.kent.police.uk/

Shepway

Contact Details

Current Priorities

Issue

Theft and/or shoplifting.

Action

Periodic operations have been carried out focusing on proactive engagement with the top five retail venues. These include penetration testing followed by tailored crime prevention advice. Officers work closely with retail partners and CCTV operators to detect offences, identify offenders using Section 1 and other relevant powers, and carry out rapid enquiries. Early arrests are made where possible to prevent further offending.

Issue

Youth involved in disruptive activities.

Action

Beat officers are carrying out regular patrols and are using antisocial behaviour legislation where appropriate to address local issues.

Issue

Antisocial behaviour - drinking and/or drug use.

Action

Beat officers and the Neighbourhood Task Force are conducting regular patrols, using antisocial behaviour and Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) legislation where appropriate to address local issues.

Upcoming Events

Drop in surgery

An opportunity to attend and raise issues.

Where: Caffe La Delizia Unit 2-4, Bouverie Place Shopping Centre, Folkestone, CT20 1SS

When: 27 August 2025 at 10:00 - 27 August 2025 at 11:00

Community event

Womens wellbeing event.

Where: The Cornerstone Centre, Castle Hill Avenue CT20 2QR

When: 27 September 2025 at 10:00 - 27 September 2025 at 15:00

Community event

Wellness event.

Where: The Cornerstone Centre, Castle Hill Avenue CT20 2QR

When: 4 December 2025 at 08:00 - 4 December 2025 at 15:00