Marden & Yalding

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

Chad Maskell

Police Constable

George Head

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance. Issued 03 November 2025	We are working with local businesses on Pattenden Lane regarding antisocial behaviour (ASB) and drug use late at night, yielding more specific intelligence about times and locations. These have been incorporated into high visibility patrol plans to prevent further issues. We have worked with housing agencies, who have issued Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) to identified tenants causing ASB. Joint visits with Maidstone Borough Council have been conducted to address repeat offenders, resulting in an arrest and positive outcomes. A Community Protection Warning is a written notice telling someone their behaviour is causing problems and must stop. Actioned 23 January 2026
Road safety issues. Issued 03 November 2025	Regular patrols continue along the A228 after reports of pony‑and‑trap racing at weekends. Officers have issued Section 59 warnings and submitted several Traffic Offence Reports for offences such as having no insurance and driving without the correct licence. Multi‑agency meetings have also been held to look at road‑calming measures. A Section 59 warning is given when a vehicle is used in an antisocial or dangerous way. If the same person does it again, police can seize their vehicle immediately. A Traffic Offence Report (TOR) is a form issued when a driving offence is believed to have taken place. The case is then reviewed and can lead to a fine, points on a licence, a training course or, in some cases, a court appearance. Actioned 23 January 2026
Fly tipping. Issued 03 November 2025	We have carried out joint days of action with Maidstone Borough Council’s Waste Crime Team, targeting known locations, vehicles and offenders. Intelligence sharing continues to identify offenders and enable positive action. Actioned 23 January 2026

Priority

Action taken

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued 03 November 2025

We are working with local businesses on Pattenden Lane regarding antisocial behaviour (ASB) and drug use late at night, yielding more specific intelligence about times and locations. These have been incorporated into high visibility patrol plans to prevent further issues.

We have worked with housing agencies, who have issued Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) to identified tenants causing ASB. Joint visits with Maidstone Borough Council have been conducted to address repeat offenders, resulting in an arrest and positive outcomes. A Community Protection Warning is a written notice telling someone their behaviour is causing problems and must stop.

Actioned 23 January 2026

Road safety issues.

Issued 03 November 2025

Regular patrols continue along the A228 after reports of pony‑and‑trap racing at weekends. Officers have issued Section 59 warnings and submitted several Traffic Offence Reports for offences such as having no insurance and driving without the correct licence. Multi‑agency meetings have also been held to look at road‑calming measures.

A Section 59 warning is given when a vehicle is used in an antisocial or dangerous way. If the same person does it again, police can seize their vehicle immediately.

A Traffic Offence Report (TOR) is a form issued when a driving offence is believed to have taken place. The case is then reviewed and can lead to a fine, points on a licence, a training course or, in some cases, a court appearance.

Actioned 23 January 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 03 November 2025

We have carried out joint days of action with Maidstone Borough Council’s Waste Crime Team, targeting known locations, vehicles and offenders. Intelligence sharing continues to identify offenders and enable positive action.

Actioned 23 January 2026

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