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

Park Wood & MangravetLocal Policing Team

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 in response to concerns about catapult-related incidents. Where there are legal grounds, officers may use stop and search powers. A stop and search allows officers to search a person for items linked to criminal activity, including catapults where there is reason to believe they may be intended for unlawful use. Officers will continue to patrol identified hotspot locations, respond to reports from residents and take appropriate action where offences or antisocial behaviour are identified. This work helps to deter offending, protect the public and reduce harm to wildlife and property. Actioned 03 July 2026
Dog fouling. Issued 14 April 2026	We are working closely with Maidstone Borough Council and its Animal Welfare Licensing Officer to raise awareness of dog fouling across the area. Posters and stickers will be displayed in key locations to promote responsible dog ownership and encourage people to clean up after their pets. Residents can report incidents of dog fouling through the Maidstone Borough Council website, helping to identify problem areas and support appropriate enforcement action. Actioned 03 July 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 14 April 2026	We are aware of ongoing concerns about the use of off-road bikes in the area. Officers continue to carry out proactive patrols on foot and in vehicles, using stop and search powers where appropriate. A stop and search is a legal power that allows officers to search people for items linked to criminal activity. We work closely with residents and listen to concerns raised through community engagement events and local reporting. Information provided by the public helps officers identify those responsible and target patrols effectively. Any off-road bikes found being used illegally on public roads, footpaths or other public spaces may be seized, and appropriate enforcement action will be taken. Officers will continue to patrol identified hotspot areas to deter offending and improve community safety. Actioned 03 July 2026

Priority

Action taken

Catapults.

Issued 14 April 2026

High-visibility patrols are taking place in areas such as Mote Park in response to concerns about catapult-related incidents. Where there are legal grounds, officers may use stop and search powers. A stop and search allows officers to search a person for items linked to criminal activity, including catapults where there is reason to believe they may be intended for unlawful use.

Officers will continue to patrol identified hotspot locations, respond to reports from residents and take appropriate action where offences or antisocial behaviour are identified. This work helps to deter offending, protect the public and reduce harm to wildlife and property.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued 14 April 2026

We are working closely with Maidstone Borough Council and its Animal Welfare Licensing Officer to raise awareness of dog fouling across the area. Posters and stickers will be displayed in key locations to promote responsible dog ownership and encourage people to clean up after their pets. Residents can report incidents of dog fouling through the Maidstone Borough Council website, helping to identify problem areas and support appropriate enforcement action.

Actioned 03 July 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 14 April 2026

We are aware of ongoing concerns about the use of off-road bikes in the area. Officers continue to carry out proactive patrols on foot and in vehicles, using stop and search powers where appropriate. A stop and search is a legal power that allows officers to search people for items linked to criminal activity.

We work closely with residents and listen to concerns raised through community engagement events and local reporting. Information provided by the public helps officers identify those responsible and target patrols effectively. Any off-road bikes found being used illegally on public roads, footpaths or other public spaces may be seized, and appropriate enforcement action will be taken. Officers will continue to patrol identified hotspot areas to deter offending and improve community safety.

Actioned 03 July 2026