Marden & Yalding

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

Chad Maskell

Police Constable

George Head

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Fly tipping. 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
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
Criminal damage. Issued 03 February 2026	We have increased high‑visibility patrols in areas where damage has been reported. It is suspected that some of this damage may be linked to young people using catapults. Officers are following all reasonable lines of enquiry to identify those involved and deal with the behaviour appropriately. While we await clearer national legislation around carrying catapults in public places, officers continue to patrol areas of concern. We are also raising awareness through local schools and, where appropriate, using educational workbooks with young people found in possession of catapults to explain the risks and consequences of this behaviour. Actioned 30 March 2026
E-Scooters/e-bikes. Issued 03 February 2026	Increased high‑visibility patrols across the area have led to an illegal e‑bike being seized. Privately owned e‑scooters are still illegal to use in 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
Dog fouling. Issued 03 February 2026	We are working in partnership with Maidstone Borough Council and its Animal Welfare Licensing Officer to tackle dog fouling. Awareness posters and stickers have been produced and will be shared across the area to remind dog owners of their responsibilities. Members of the public are encouraged to report dog fouling through the Maidstone Borough Council website. Actioned 30 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

Fly tipping.

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

Actioned 14 April 2026

Catapults.

Issued 14 April 2026

Actioned 14 April 2026

Criminal damage.

Issued 03 February 2026

We have increased high‑visibility patrols in areas where damage has been reported. It is suspected that some of this damage may be linked to young people using catapults. Officers are following all reasonable lines of enquiry to identify those involved and deal with the behaviour appropriately.

While we await clearer national legislation around carrying catapults in public places, officers continue to patrol areas of concern. We are also raising awareness through local schools and, where appropriate, using educational workbooks with young people found in possession of catapults to explain the risks and consequences of this behaviour.

Actioned 30 March 2026

E-Scooters/e-bikes.

Issued 03 February 2026

Increased high‑visibility patrols across the area have led to an illegal e‑bike being seized. Privately owned e‑scooters are still illegal to use in 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

Dog fouling.

Issued 03 February 2026

We are working in partnership with Maidstone Borough Council and its Animal Welfare Licensing Officer to tackle dog fouling. Awareness posters and stickers have been produced and will be shared across the area to remind dog owners of their responsibilities.

Members of the public are encouraged to report dog fouling through the Maidstone Borough Council website.

Actioned 30 March 2026

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