Maypole & Leyton Cross

Your Neighbourhood Policing Team is made up of Kent Police beat officers who are dedicated to keeping your community safe. They focus on preventing crime and antisocial behaviour, responding to local concerns, and building strong relationships with residents, community groups and local businesses.

Our officers will:

  • patrol to deter crime and reassure the public

  • hold regular engagement activities in the area, including attending community meetings to share advice and listen to concerns

  • work with partner agencies including councils, schools, charities, and local groups

  • tackle issues like antisocial behaviour, repeat offending, and vulnerability

  • build trust by being visible, approachable, and responsive

Neighbourhood policing is a key part of Kent Police’s commitment to being community-focused, visible, and responsive.

Report crime

Please do not contact neighbourhood officers to report crime.

If it's not an emergency, the easiest way to contact us is online. Your report will be sent direct to our control room where it will be reviewed by the same team who answer our calls.

  • in an emergency, call 999

  • call 101 for non-emergency enquiries

Maypole & Leyton Cross Local Policing Team

Jaininder Singh Shoker (Kent Police, Police constable, Dartford Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Jaininder Singh Shoker

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Drug use.

Issued 08 October 2026

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.

Actioned 08 October 2026

Road safety.

Issued 08 October 2026

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.

Actioned 08 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 08 October 2026

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.

Actioned 08 October 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers have carried out targeted patrols in areas where antisocial behaviour and drug-related activity have been linked. Using information provided by local residents and the wider community, officers have focused their activity on locations and times where concerns are greatest. This has included proactive patrols and stop and searches where officers have lawful grounds to suspect someone may be involved in criminal activity. These measures help officers deter offending, identify those responsible and respond effectively to community concerns.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety (speeding and parking).

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers have carried out targeted patrols in response to concerns about unsafe and inconsiderate parking. During these patrols, officers have spoken with drivers whose vehicles were parked in positions that could create risks or cause obstruction, providing advice and encouraging safer parking. Officers have ensured that only the residents of the location itself are now parking on the road.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers have carried out targeted patrols in areas where nuisance antisocial behaviour has been reported, using information provided by local residents and the wider community to focus activity. These patrols help deter offending, identify those responsible and provide reassurance to people living in the area. Officers will continue to work with the community, gather information and carry out patrols to address concerns and improve neighbourhood safety.

Actioned 30 September 2026

What members in Maypole & Leyton Cross are saying are the issues in the area:

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Upcoming Events

Surgery - Wilmington
Leyton Cross and Maypole Community Surgery
  • Bexley Park Sports and Social Club, , DA2 7GA
  • 11/11/2026 18:30
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Surgery - Wilmington
Surgery - Wilmington/Sutton at Hone/Hawley/ [rinces
Dartford Heath Community Surgery
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Joydens Wood Community Surgery
  • Joydens Wood Community Centre, 20 Birchwood Drive, DA2 7NE
  • 03/02/2027 18:30
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Leyton Cross and Maypole Surgery
  • Bexley Park Sports and Social Club, , DA2 7GA
  • 04/02/2027 18:30
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