Crime in dover downs & river, dover

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

We carried out targeted, high‑visibility patrols in the affected areas and completed speed checks using a handheld speed device. Where appropriate, drivers were given warnings, reported for offences, or offered advice and education when their driving did not meet the expected standard.

Alongside this work, officers spoke with local residents to provide reassurance. Ongoing concerns raised by the community have also been shared with Kent County Council Highways so they can consider longer‑term solutions, such as improved signage or traffic‑calming measures.

We have carried out plain‑clothes patrols in areas identified as hotspots for drug‑related activity. Officers stopped and spoke with people linked to this activity and submitted detailed intelligence reports.

This work directly led to several arrests, with those involved later prosecuted using the evidence gathered. Police presence was increased to disrupt drug taking and drug dealing, and information collected was shared with proactive teams to support ongoing enforcement and provide reassurance to the local community.