Grove Green & Vinters Park

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

Grove Green & Vinters Park Local Policing Team

Ben Cox (Kent Police, Police Constable, Maidstone Neighbourhood Policing Team for Boxley Downs, Grove Green & Vinters Park, Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs.)

Ben Cox

Police Constable

Neil Denney (Kent Police, Police constable, Maidstone Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Neil Denney

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers continue to carry out high-visibility patrols in the evenings in response to concerns about the illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes. Using information provided by the community, officers focus patrols on locations and individuals linked to ongoing issues, helping to identify offenders, take appropriate action and improve safety for local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Noise disturbance.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers have carried out high-visibility patrols in and around the Tesco car park in response to reports of noise nuisance. Following concerns raised by residents, officers have spoken with the owner of a vehicle linked to reports of excessive horn use and provided advice. Officers will continue to monitor the area and respond to any further concerns raised by the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers have carried out speed checks and targeted patrols at locations where road safety concerns have been raised. This work has resulted in a number of drivers being dealt with for speeding offences, including one disqualified driver. Speed monitoring has also been carried out on other roads, with some checks finding good levels of compliance with the speed limit. Officers will continue to work with Community Speedwatch volunteers and carry out enforcement activity to improve road safety and address concerns raised by residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

What members in Grove Green & Vinters Park are saying are the issues in the area:

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