Coxheath & Farleigh

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

Harry Greenfield

Police constable

Lee Tallon

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Drug taking. Issued 14 April 2026	High-visibility patrols are continuing in areas affected by drug activity, with stop and search powers used where appropriate. Stop and search is a legal power that allows officers to search people for items such as drugs. No drugs have been found during recent patrols, but this visible presence helps deter offending. Officers are also carrying out drug warrants and using Closure Orders (legal powers to close properties causing serious problems) at identified addresses. Actioned 16 June 2026
Highway obstructions. Issued 14 April 2026	Officers have engaged with local vehicle owners to make sure roads are not being dangerously blocked and that vehicles follow road traffic laws. Reports of obstruction are assessed and dealt with. This includes speaking with the vehicle owner where possible. Vehicles without tax can be seized, and abandoned vehicles may be referred to Maidstone Borough Council for removal. Actioned 16 June 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 14 April 2026	We have responded to concerns about road safety raised by the community. High‑visibility patrols and speed checks have been carried out, leading to enforcement action for offences such as speeding, not wearing a seatbelt and driving without insurance. Vehicles have also been seized where appropriate. We will continue to listen to residents and take action to help keep our roads safe. Actioned 16 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Drug taking.

Issued 14 April 2026

High-visibility patrols are continuing in areas affected by drug activity, with stop and search powers used where appropriate. Stop and search is a legal power that allows officers to search people for items such as drugs.

No drugs have been found during recent patrols, but this visible presence helps deter offending. Officers are also carrying out drug warrants and using Closure Orders (legal powers to close properties causing serious problems) at identified addresses.

Actioned 16 June 2026

Highway obstructions.

Issued 14 April 2026

Officers have engaged with local vehicle owners to make sure roads are not being dangerously blocked and that vehicles follow road traffic laws.

Reports of obstruction are assessed and dealt with. This includes speaking with the vehicle owner where possible. Vehicles without tax can be seized, and abandoned vehicles may be referred to Maidstone Borough Council for removal.

Actioned 16 June 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

We have responded to concerns about road safety raised by the community.

High‑visibility patrols and speed checks have been carried out, leading to enforcement action for offences such as speeding, not wearing a seatbelt and driving without insurance. Vehicles have also been seized where appropriate.

We will continue to listen to residents and take action to help keep our roads safe.

Actioned 16 June 2026

What members in Coxheath & Farleigh are saying are the issues in the area:

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