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Top reported crimes

Most commonly reported crimes during Jun 2026

Violence and sexual offences
24
Shoplifting
21
Anti-social behaviour
9
Vehicle crime
6

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Crime for last year

Crime per Month

Crime levels overview
Month	Total	Percentage
Jul 2025	54	7.3%
Aug 2025	54	7.3%
Sep 2025	53	7.2%
Oct 2025	66	9%
Nov 2025	64	8.7%
Dec 2025	62	8.4%
Jan 2026	52	7.1%
Feb 2026	58	7.9%
Mar 2026	60	8.2%
Apr 2026	74	10.1%
May 2026	61	8.3%
Jun 2026	78	10.6%

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Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area.

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems.

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Ben Cox
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Neil Denney

Policing priorities

Priority:

Action taken:
Priority:

Road safety issues.

Issued 15 July 2026

Action taken:

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 15 July 2026
Priority:

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued 15 July 2026

Action taken:

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 15 July 2026
Priority:

Catapults.

Issued 15 July 2026

Action taken:

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 15 July 2026
Priority:

Road safety issues.

Issued 14 April 2026

Action taken:

Officers are working closely with local organisations and businesses to identify vehicles and drivers involved in antisocial driving. Improved security measures at key locations during weekends have helped reduce the number of vehicles being driven in an antisocial manner. Officers have also carried out targeted daytime and evening operations using mobile CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology, leading to offenders being identified and dealt with appropriately. This partnership approach continues to support efforts to improve road safety and reduce the impact of nuisance vehicles on the local community.

Actioned 03 July 2026
Priority:

Fly tipping.

Issued 14 April 2026

Action taken:

Further successful partnership work has taken place with Maidstone Borough Council’s Waste Crime Team to tackle fly-tipping across the area. Joint days of action have targeted known fly-tipping hotspots, as well as vehicles and individuals linked to offending. The use of covert cameras and information sharing has helped identify several people and vehicles of interest.

As a result of this work, two suspected stolen and burnt-out vehicles have been located and recovered, and a vehicle linked to multiple fly-tipping incidents was seized for having no valid tax. Officers have also used My Community Voice (MCV) to share information about fly-tipping offences and provide advice on how to dispose of waste legally and responsibly. Through continued partnership working, we aim to identify offenders, prevent environmental crime and protect local communities.

Actioned 03 July 2026
Priority:

Catapults.

Issued 14 April 2026

Action taken:

We are aware of concerns about groups of young people misusing catapults, which can cause damage to property and harm to wildlife. Officers have seized a catapult and drug paraphernalia in Lenham Churchyard, a catapult from a young person in Harrietsham following a report from a resident, and a further 6 catapults from two youths in Lenham.

Officers continue to patrol affected areas and work with local schools to raise awareness of the risks and consequences of catapult use. Where appropriate, young people found with catapults are given educational guidance and early intervention support to help prevent further incidents. Residents are encouraged to report any concerns so that officers can take action and continue to target patrols effectively.

Actioned 03 July 2026