Boxley Downs

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

Boxley Downs Local Policing Team

Ben Cox

Police Constable

Neil Denney

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. 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 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
Nuisance motorcycles. 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
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 14 April 2026	Regular high-visibility patrols have been carried out in identified hotspot areas to address antisocial behaviour and provide reassurance to residents. Officers are working closely with Golding Homes, carrying out joint visits and sharing information to identify problem locations and tackle behaviours that are having a negative impact on the community. This partnership approach helps raise awareness of local issues, supports early intervention and contributes to reducing antisocial behaviour across the area. Actioned 03 July 2026
Fly tipping. Issued 14 April 2026	We have worked alongside Maidstone Borough Council's Waste Crime Team to carry out joint days of action targeting fly-tipping hotspots, vehicles and suspected offenders. This partnership approach allows information to be shared more effectively, helping to identify those responsible and take appropriate action. Officers will continue to work with partner agencies to tackle fly-tipping, protect the local environment and deter future offences. Residents are encouraged to report any incidents of fly-tipping or suspicious activity to help support these efforts. Actioned 03 July 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 14 April 2026	We have worked closely with residents, parish councils and Maidstone Borough Council to identify key road safety concerns across the area. In response to reports of obstructive parking in Sandling, Maidstone Borough Council has deployed enforcement officers to carry out patrols and take action where necessary. Officers have also seized an untaxed vehicle on Impton Lane that had previously been clamped by the DVLA. In addition, discussions continue with Detling Parish Council to address ongoing concerns on Hockers Lane, including speeding and the use of the road by heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and tankers. Through continued partnership working, we aim to improve road safety and address issues affecting local residents. Actioned 03 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

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 15 July 2026

Actioned 15 July 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 15 July 2026

Actioned 15 July 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 14 April 2026

Regular high-visibility patrols have been carried out in identified hotspot areas to address antisocial behaviour and provide reassurance to residents. Officers are working closely with Golding Homes, carrying out joint visits and sharing information to identify problem locations and tackle behaviours that are having a negative impact on the community. This partnership approach helps raise awareness of local issues, supports early intervention and contributes to reducing antisocial behaviour across the area.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 14 April 2026

We have worked alongside Maidstone Borough Council's Waste Crime Team to carry out joint days of action targeting fly-tipping hotspots, vehicles and suspected offenders. This partnership approach allows information to be shared more effectively, helping to identify those responsible and take appropriate action. Officers will continue to work with partner agencies to tackle fly-tipping, protect the local environment and deter future offences. Residents are encouraged to report any incidents of fly-tipping or suspicious activity to help support these efforts.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

We have worked closely with residents, parish councils and Maidstone Borough Council to identify key road safety concerns across the area. In response to reports of obstructive parking in Sandling, Maidstone Borough Council has deployed enforcement officers to carry out patrols and take action where necessary.

Officers have also seized an untaxed vehicle on Impton Lane that had previously been clamped by the DVLA. In addition, discussions continue with Detling Parish Council to address ongoing concerns on Hockers Lane, including speeding and the use of the road by heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and tankers. Through continued partnership working, we aim to improve road safety and address issues affecting local residents.

Actioned 03 July 2026