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

Police Constable

Neil Denney

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
E-scooters/E-bikes. Issued 15 July 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 15 July 2026
Noise disturbance. Issued 15 July 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 15 July 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 15 July 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 15 July 2026
E-scooters/e-bikes. Issued 14 April 2026	High-visibility patrols have been carried out in key locations, including Grovewood Drive South, Tesco and Weavering Street, at times when concerns are most likely to occur. Officers continue to raise awareness that privately owned e-scooters cannot be used legally on public roads, pavements or other public places unless they are part of an approved rental scheme. This message has been shared through community updates and school visits, particularly with young people. Officers will continue to educate the public and take enforcement action where necessary, including the seizure of illegally used e-scooters. Actioned 03 July 2026
Vehicle crime. Issued 14 April 2026	We continue to carry out proactive patrols using both marked and unmarked police vehicles to deter crime and identify suspicious activity. Officers are also working closely with the parish council, residents and local businesses, providing crime prevention advice and reassurance to help reduce opportunities for vehicle crime. This partnership approach supports ongoing efforts to keep the community safe and prevent further offences. Actioned 03 July 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 14 April 2026	Regular marked police patrols have resulted in a number of vehicles being stopped and dealt with for traffic offences. Community Speedwatch has also taken place in areas including Grovewood Drive North, New Cut Road, Sittingbourne Road and Penenden Heath. Community Speedwatch is a scheme where trained volunteers work with police to monitor vehicle speeds and raise awareness of road safety concerns. We will continue to patrol the area, carry out speed enforcement activity and take action against drivers who commit road traffic offences to help keep local roads safe. Actioned 03 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Issued 15 July 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 15 July 2026

Noise disturbance.

Issued 15 July 2026

Actioned 15 July 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 15 July 2026

Actioned 15 July 2026

E-scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 14 April 2026

High-visibility patrols have been carried out in key locations, including Grovewood Drive South, Tesco and Weavering Street, at times when concerns are most likely to occur.

Officers continue to raise awareness that privately owned e-scooters cannot be used legally on public roads, pavements or other public places unless they are part of an approved rental scheme. This message has been shared through community updates and school visits, particularly with young people.

Officers will continue to educate the public and take enforcement action where necessary, including the seizure of illegally used e-scooters.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Vehicle crime.

Issued 14 April 2026

We continue to carry out proactive patrols using both marked and unmarked police vehicles to deter crime and identify suspicious activity. Officers are also working closely with the parish council, residents and local businesses, providing crime prevention advice and reassurance to help reduce opportunities for vehicle crime. This partnership approach supports ongoing efforts to keep the community safe and prevent further offences.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

Regular marked police patrols have resulted in a number of vehicles being stopped and dealt with for traffic offences. Community Speedwatch has also taken place in areas including Grovewood Drive North, New Cut Road, Sittingbourne Road and Penenden Heath. Community Speedwatch is a scheme where trained volunteers work with police to monitor vehicle speeds and raise awareness of road safety concerns.

We will continue to patrol the area, carry out speed enforcement activity and take action against drivers who commit road traffic offences to help keep local roads safe.

Actioned 03 July 2026