Park Wood & Mangravet

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

Jon Edwards

Police constable

Meg Smith

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Catapults. Issued 14 April 2026	High‑visibility patrols are taking place in areas such as Mote Park, 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 catapults, if they are being carried for an unlawful purpose. Actioned 16 June 2026
Dog fouling. Issued 14 April 2026	We are working with Maidstone Borough Council and their Animal Welfare Licensing Officer to raise awareness of dog fouling. Posters and stickers will be displayed across the area, and residents are encouraged to report issues through the Maidstone Borough Council website. Actioned 16 June 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 14 April 2026	We are aware of ongoing issues with off‑road bikes. Officers are carrying out patrols on foot and in vehicles, using stop and search powers where appropriate. Stop and search is a legal power that allows officers to search people for items linked to offences. We continue to work with residents and listen to concerns through local engagement. Any off‑road bikes being used illegally in public will be seized. Actioned 16 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Catapults.

Issued 14 April 2026

High‑visibility patrols are taking place in areas such as Mote Park, 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 catapults, if they are being carried for an unlawful purpose.

Actioned 16 June 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 14 April 2026

We are working with Maidstone Borough Council and their Animal Welfare Licensing Officer to raise awareness of dog fouling.

Posters and stickers will be displayed across the area, and residents are encouraged to report issues through the Maidstone Borough Council website.

Actioned 16 June 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 14 April 2026

We are aware of ongoing issues with off‑road bikes.

Officers are carrying out patrols on foot and in vehicles, using stop and search powers where appropriate. Stop and search is a legal power that allows officers to search people for items linked to offences.

We continue to work with residents and listen to concerns through local engagement. Any off‑road bikes being used illegally in public will be seized.

Actioned 16 June 2026

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