Barming Heath & Teston
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.
Louise Green
Police constable
Thomas James
PC
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
|
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 03 November 2025 |
Regular patrols continue in hotspot locations including Barming Heath and Maidstone Hospital. We are working with residents and businesses to prevent nuisance behaviour. Where appropriate, interventions include Acceptable Behaviour Agreements, educational workbooks and diversion via the Child Centred Policing Team. Actioned 23 January 2026 |
|
E-scooters/E-bikes. Issued 03 November 2025 |
E-scooters remain illegal to ride in public. The Child Centred Policing Team continues education across schools in Maidstone. Officers will continue to raise awareness and seize e-scooters used unlawfully, which may be crushed. Actioned 23 January 2026 |
|
Road safety issues. Issued 03 November 2025 |
After speaking with residents and the Parish Council, we have identified concerns about speeding and parking on Beverley Road (near Tonbridge Road), Barming Heath and around local schools. We have worked directly with the schools to help reduce parking problems and have carried out speed checks in these areas. Several drivers have been issued with Traffic Offence Reports for speeding. Actioned 23 January 2026 |
What members in Barming Heath & Teston are saying are the issues in the area:
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