Staplehurst

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
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
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
Nuisance motorcycles. 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
Fly tipping. Issued 03 February 2026	Officers have carried out several joint days of action with Maidstone Borough Council’s Waste Crime Team, focusing on known fly‑tipping locations, vehicles and offenders. We continue to share information and intelligence to help identify those responsible and support enforcement action being taken against them. Actioned 30 March 2026
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 03 February 2026	High‑visibility patrols have continued around The Parade, where there have been ongoing issues with antisocial behaviour and low‑level theft. Officers continue to support staff in the area and have identified suspects linked to thefts. Some individuals have already been charged and released on bail to attend court. Patrols and visible police presence will continue to provide reassurance and help deter further issues. Actioned 30 March 2026
Catapults. Issued 03 February 2026	We are aware of an increase in reports involving groups of young people using catapults in the area. Each report has been reviewed and followed up to look for opportunities to identify those involved. High‑visibility patrols have been increased in affected areas, and Parish Councils have been made aware so that local CCTV can be monitored where available. Catapults have been identified as a wider national issue, as they can be used to cause damage to property or harm wildlife. While we await clearer national legislation around carrying catapults in public places, officers will continue to patrol areas of concern, raise awareness through local schools, and use educational workbooks with young people found in possession of catapults where appropriate. Actioned 30 March 2026

Priority

Action taken

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

Fly tipping.

Issued 14 April 2026

Actioned 14 April 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 14 April 2026

Actioned 14 April 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have carried out several joint days of action with Maidstone Borough Council’s Waste Crime Team, focusing on known fly‑tipping locations, vehicles and offenders.

We continue to share information and intelligence to help identify those responsible and support enforcement action being taken against them.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 03 February 2026

High‑visibility patrols have continued around The Parade, where there have been ongoing issues with antisocial behaviour and low‑level theft.

Officers continue to support staff in the area and have identified suspects linked to thefts. Some individuals have already been charged and released on bail to attend court.

Patrols and visible police presence will continue to provide reassurance and help deter further issues.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Catapults.

Issued 03 February 2026

We are aware of an increase in reports involving groups of young people using catapults in the area. Each report has been reviewed and followed up to look for opportunities to identify those involved.

High‑visibility patrols have been increased in affected areas, and Parish Councils have been made aware so that local CCTV can be monitored where available.

Catapults have been identified as a wider national issue, as they can be used to cause damage to property or harm wildlife. While we await clearer national legislation around carrying catapults in public places, officers will continue to patrol areas of concern, raise awareness through local schools, and use educational workbooks with young people found in possession of catapults where appropriate.

Actioned 30 March 2026

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