Grove Green & Vinters Park

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

Ben Cox (Kent Police, Police Constable, Maidstone Neighbourhood Beat Officer for Boxley Downs, Grove Green & Vinters Park, Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs.)

Ben Cox

Police Constable

Neil Denney (Kent Police, Police constable, Maidstone Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

Neil Denney

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Dog fouling.

Issued 03 November 2025

Working in partnership with Maidstone Borough Council and their Animal Welfare Licensing Officer, multiple posters have been displayed across Grove Green and Vinters. Officers engaged with walkers and dog owners, provided advice, and encouraged reporting via the Maidstone Borough Council website.

Actioned 23 January 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 03 November 2025

High visibility foot patrols have been conducted across Weavering Heath following reports of nuisance youth behaviour. Preventative weapon sweeps were carried out at:

Weavering Heath
Diamond Jubilee Orchard
Grovewood North Drive play area
Shepherd Gate Park

No items were found.

Actioned 23 January 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 November 2025

Patrols around Tesco’s car park have also increased due to a rise in car meets. Vehicles are being moved on and drivers warned of further enforcement should behaviour continue.

Actioned 23 January 2026

What members in Grove Green & Vinters Park are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Kent Police recorded 1,810 crimes in one year where both the victim and perpetrator were under 16 a...

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29/01/2026 10:43:50

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5 KFAS Fraud Alerts

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Maidstone Town Centre Bike Marking Event : Sun 25 Jan 11:00

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25/01/2026 07:18:34

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Kent Police Budget Consultation

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14/01/2026 17:25:55

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Grove Green & Vinters Park Police Surgery - Marks & Spencer, Eclipse Park, Maidstone : Fri 20 Feb 12:00

Dear Resident, Your local Beat Officers PC Ben Cox, PC Neil Denney and PCSO Tania Gill-Jones...

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13/01/2026 15:34:11

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Winter Newsletter

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09/01/2026 12:59:23

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Community Safety Alert – Theft from Motor Vehicles

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07/01/2026 10:42:45

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Upcoming Events

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Grove Green & Vinters Park Police Surgery - Marks & Spencer, Eclipse Park, Maidstone
  • Marks & Spencer, Sittingbourne Road, ME14 3EN
  • 20/02/2026 12:00
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