Barming Heath & Teston

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

Louise Green

Police constable

Thomas James

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Catapults. Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026
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

Priority

Action taken

Catapults.

Issued 14 April 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 14 April 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 14 April 2026

Actioned 14 April 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

Actioned 14 April 2026

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

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