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