Boxley Downs

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

Police Constable

Neil Denney

Police constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Road safety issues. Issued 03 November 2025	Speedwatch has been carried out in identified problem areas, including Walderslade Woods. Results have been communicated to residents via My Community Voice. Officers continue to engage with the parish council and residents through meetings and community drop in surgeries to identify and address concerns. Actioned 23 January 2026
Fly tipping. Issued 03 November 2025	Joint patrols have been carried out with Maidstone Borough Council’s Waste Crime Team. In Bredhurst Woods, a commercial operator was stopped and issued a £300 Fixed Penalty Notice for failing to provide a waste transfer note. Officers also noted waste being burnt at the site, which is being progressed as a separate offence. Actioned 23 January 2026
Highway obstructions. Issued 03 November 2025	Officers have engaged with local commercial vehicle owners to ensure highways are not being dangerously obstructed and that vehicles remain compliant with road traffic legislation. Advice has been provided to business owners and drivers where vehicles were repeatedly blocking grit bins. Four untaxed vehicles have also been seized following information provided by members of the community. Actioned 23 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 November 2025

Speedwatch has been carried out in identified problem areas, including Walderslade Woods. Results have been communicated to residents via My Community Voice. Officers continue to engage with the parish council and residents through meetings and community drop in surgeries to identify and address concerns.

Actioned 23 January 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 03 November 2025

Joint patrols have been carried out with Maidstone Borough Council’s Waste Crime Team. In Bredhurst Woods, a commercial operator was stopped and issued a £300 Fixed Penalty Notice for failing to provide a waste transfer note. Officers also noted waste being burnt at the site, which is being progressed as a separate offence.

Actioned 23 January 2026

Highway obstructions.

Issued 03 November 2025

Officers have engaged with local commercial vehicle owners to ensure highways are not being dangerously obstructed and that vehicles remain compliant with road traffic legislation. Advice has been provided to business owners and drivers where vehicles were repeatedly blocking grit bins.

Four untaxed vehicles have also been seized following information provided by members of the community.

Actioned 23 January 2026

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