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 (Kent Police, Police Constable, Maidstone Neighbourhood Policing Team - Beat Officer 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

Fly-tipping.

Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers have carried out high-visibility patrols in areas where concerns about antisocial behaviour have been raised. No incidents of antisocial behaviour were identified during these patrols, and no reports have been received during this reporting period. Officers will continue to patrol the area and monitor any concerns raised by the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

E-scooters/E-bikes.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers continue to work with partners to address reports of the illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes. Action is taken where offences are identified, with a focus on education, engagement and, where appropriate, the seizure of vehicles being used unlawfully. This ongoing work helps improve safety and reduce antisocial behaviour within the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers continue to work with partners to tackle nuisance motorcycles through planned operations and increased high-visibility patrols in areas where concerns have been raised. This joint approach helps identify offenders, deter antisocial behaviour and improve safety for local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

What members in Boxley Downs are saying are the issues in the area:

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Upcoming Events

Stockbury Parish Council - Full Council Meeting
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  • Sandling Village Hall, Sandling Lane, ME14 3EF
  • 07/12/2026 18:30
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