Headcorn & Sutton Valence
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.
Headcorn & Sutton Valence Local Policing Team
Chad Maskell
Police Constable
George Head
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Catapults. Issued 15 July 2026 |
Officers continue to use a range of approaches to identify those carrying and misusing catapults. Targeted patrols are carried out in areas where concerns have been raised, and officers use available powers where appropriate to address offending. Officers are also working with the local Parish Council to obtain CCTV footage to help identify those responsible and support intervention, education and other measures aimed at preventing further incidents. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Fly tipping. Issued 15 July 2026 |
Officers continue to work closely with the local authority's Waste Crime Team to tackle fly-tipping. Information is regularly shared between partner agencies to help identify problem locations, support enforcement activity and prevent future offences. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
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Wildlife crime issues. Issued 15 July 2026 |
Officers are working with the Rural Task Force to tackle wildlife crime and target those suspected of offending. High-visibility patrols continue in areas where concerns have been raised, and officers attend incidents in progress where possible. This ongoing work helps protect wildlife, deter offending and improve safety in rural communities. Actioned 30 September 2026 |
What members in Headcorn & Sutton Valence are saying are the issues in the area:
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- 29/10/2026 13:30
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