Operated by: Kent Police

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

Maidstone

Contact Details

Current Priorities

Issue

Antisocial behaviour.

Action

Marked high-visibility patrols are being carried out in the ward by local beat officers, supported by the Neighbourhood Task Force’s Problem-Solving Police Community Support Officer. Appropriate Proactive Management Plans will be created to document the activity, including the powers, policies, and legislation used to support it.

Beat officers will maintain close contact with the local community to gather information and intelligence, and to highlight positive outcomes through the My Community Voice platform.

Issue

E-scooters and/or nuisance motorcycles.

Action

Beat officers, in partnership with the Neighbourhood Task Force and Problem-Solving Police Community Support Officers, will use the operational shoplifting toolkit to address shoplifting issues based on the specific circumstances. These operations have previously proven effective and have been well received by the community. Positive outcomes will be shared through the My Community Voice platform.

Issue

Road safety issues.

Action

Marked high-visibility patrols are being conducted in the ward by local beat officers, supported by Problem-Solving Police Community Support Officers from the Neighbourhood Task Force. Proactive Management Plans will be created to record these activities, including the powers, policies, and legislation used to support them.

Beat officers will maintain close engagement with the local community to gather information and intelligence, and to highlight positive outcomes through the My Community Voice platform.

Upcoming Events

Military Odyssey

Public engagement at event.

Where: Kent Event Centre, Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone ME14 3JF

When: 23 August 2025 at 09:00 - 23 August 2025 at 18:00

Military Odyssey

Public engagement at event.

Where: Kent Event Centre, Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone ME14 3JF

When: 24 August 2025 at 09:00 - 24 August 2025 at 18:00

Drop in surgery

Community engagement van.

Where: Stockbury Village Hall, The Street, Stockbury, Sittingbourne ME9 7UD

When: 2 September 2025 at 14:00 - 2 September 2025 at 15:00

Drop in surgery

Community engagement van.

Where: Detling Village Hall, Pilgrims Way, Detling, Maidstone ME14 3EY

When: 2 September 2025 at 15:30 - 2 September 2025 at 16:30

Drop in surgery

Community engagement van.

Where: St Mary's and All Saints Church, The Street, Boxley, Maidstone ME14 3DX

When: 2 September 2025 at 17:00 - 2 September 2025 at 18:00