Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers are carrying out regular patrols in identified hotspot areas, including Maidstone Hospital and nearby shops. We are working closely with local residents and businesses to prevent nuisance behaviour and encourage reporting, so those involved can be identified.

Where young people are identified as causing ongoing issues, officers take appropriate action. This can include Acceptable Behaviour Agreements, which are voluntary agreements made with a child and their parents to help stop problem behaviour. Educational workbooks may also be used, and referrals made to diversionary courses run by the Child‑Centred Policing Team to support positive behaviour change.

Actioned 30 March 2026

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Issued 03 February 2026

Privately owned e‑scooters are still illegal to use on public roads, pavements and other public places. Members of the Child‑Centred Policing Team have been sharing this message in schools across Maidstone to raise awareness among young people, who are often seen riding them.

We will continue to educate the public about the law around e‑scooters. Where e‑scooters are found being used illegally in public places, officers will take action and seize them. Seized e‑scooters are not returned and may be destroyed.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have carried out several joint days of action with Maidstone Borough Council’s Waste Crime Team, focusing on known fly‑tipping locations, vehicles and offenders.
We continue to share information and intelligence to help identify those responsible and support enforcement action being taken against them.

Actioned 30 March 2026