Palace Wood

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

Palace Wood Local Policing Team

Louise Green (Kent Police, Police constable, Maidstone Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Louise Green

Police constable

Thomas James (Police, PC, Maidstone Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Thomas James

PC

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

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

Road safety issues.

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

Dog fouling.

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

Drug taking.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers continue to work with local councillors to address concerns about drug use in the area. Targeted patrols are carried out in locations where issues have been identified, helping to provide reassurance to residents, identify those involved and reduce drug-related activity within the community.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers carry out high-visibility patrols in areas where concerns about alcohol-related antisocial behaviour have been raised. These patrols help officers identify any emerging issues, engage with local residents and provide reassurance to the community. At present, no specific hotspot locations have been identified, but officers will continue to monitor the area and respond to any concerns reported by residents.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Catapults.

Issued 15 July 2026

Officers continue to respond to reports of catapult misuse, including incidents involving damage to property and harm to wildlife. High-visibility patrols are carried out in areas where concerns have been raised, and officers work with residents and partner organisations to gather information and identify those responsible. This ongoing activity helps support enforcement action, prevent further incidents and improve community safety.

Actioned 30 September 2026

What members in Palace Wood are saying are the issues in the area:

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