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 & Mangravet Local Policing Team

Ashley Bates

Police Constable

George Head

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026
Catapults. Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026
E-scooters and E-bikes. Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026
Nuisance motorcycles. Issued 15 July 2026	Officers continue to carry out high-visibility patrols in areas affected by nuisance motorcycles, including Parkwood Playing Field. Local officers are also working closely with specialist teams to identify offenders, tackle the illegal use of off-road bikes and improve safety for residents. Actioned 30 September 2026
Antisocial behaviour - general. Issued 15 July 2026	Officers work closely with partner agencies to address antisocial behaviour and vandalism in local parks and open spaces. Joint work has taken place to tackle persistent vandalism at Mangravet Recreation Ground, helping to identify issues, support preventative measures and improve the safety and enjoyment of the area for local residents. Actioned 30 September 2026
Fly tipping. Issued 15 July 2026	Officers have worked with the local authority to provide educational materials and awareness campaigns aimed at reducing fly-tipping. By sharing information with residents and those responsible for waste disposal, officers and partners are helping to raise awareness of the impact of illegal dumping and encourage responsible waste management. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 07 October 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 07 October 2026

Catapults.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

E-scooters and E-bikes.

Issued 07 October 2026

Actioned 07 October 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers continue to carry out high-visibility patrols in areas affected by nuisance motorcycles, including Parkwood Playing Field. Local officers are also working closely with specialist teams to identify offenders, tackle the illegal use of off-road bikes and improve safety for residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers work closely with partner agencies to address antisocial behaviour and vandalism in local parks and open spaces. Joint work has taken place to tackle persistent vandalism at Mangravet Recreation Ground, helping to identify issues, support preventative measures and improve the safety and enjoyment of the area for local residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers have worked with the local authority to provide educational materials and awareness campaigns aimed at reducing fly-tipping. By sharing information with residents and those responsible for waste disposal, officers and partners are helping to raise awareness of the impact of illegal dumping and encourage responsible waste management.

Actioned 30 September 2026