Leeds & Langley

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

James Phillips (Kent Police, Police Constable, Maidstone Neighbourhood Beat Team)

James Phillips

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

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

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

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

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers have continued regular patrols in marked police vehicles across the area. As part of this work, a number of vehicles have been stopped and dealt with for a range of traffic offences.

This has included action for poor vehicle condition and speeding, as well as vehicles being seized where there is no valid tax or insurance. Officers will continue to patrol the area and take action where traffic offences are identified.

Actioned 30 March 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 03 February 2026

We are aware of ongoing issues involving the use of off‑road bikes. Officers have been carrying out proactive patrols in the area, both on foot and in marked police vehicles. Stop searches are carried out where appropriate.

We continue to work closely with residents who report concerns, as well as through community engagement events held throughout the year. Any off‑road bikes that are not road‑legal and are found being used in public places will be seized.

Actioned 30 March 2026

What members in Leeds & Langley are saying are the issues in the area:

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