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.
Marden & YaldingLocal Policing Team
Chad Maskell
Police Constable
George Head
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
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Fly tipping. Issued 14 April 2026 |
We have carried out joint days of action with Maidstone Borough Council's Waste Crime Team, targeting known fly-tipping hotspots, vehicles and offenders. Ongoing intelligence sharing between partner agencies is helping to identify those responsible and support positive enforcement action. This continued partnership working aims to deter environmental crime, identify repeat offenders and protect local communities from the impact of fly-tipping. Actioned 03 July 2026 |
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Road safety issues. Issued 14 April 2026 |
Speedwatch has been carried out on several occasions on Pattenden Lane, Marden, in response to concerns about speeding. As a result, a number of Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) have been issued to drivers exceeding the speed limit. A TOR is a formal report issued when a driver is suspected of committing a road traffic offence and may result in a fine, driver education course or court action. Officers also seized a vehicle in Yalding after it was found to be being driven without insurance. Actioned 03 July 2026 |
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Catapults. Issued 14 April 2026 |
Local beat officers continue to respond to reports involving catapults and carry out high-visibility patrols in known hotspot areas. Where offenders are identified, appropriate action is taken to address their behaviour and prevent further incidents. Actioned 03 July 2026 |
What members in Marden & Yalding are saying are the issues in the area:
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