Allington & Bridge — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Kent Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
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Recorded crime — June 2026
37 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (66): ▼ 29 (44%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences11 · 30%
- Anti-social behaviour9 · 24%
- Burglary4 · 11%
- Public order4 · 11%
- Other theft3 · 8%
- Shoplifting3 · 8%
- Criminal damage and arson2 · 5%
- Possession of weapons1 · 3%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
24 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect11 · 46%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified7 · 29%
- Awaiting court outcome4 · 17%
- Further action is not in the public interest1 · 4%
- Local resolution1 · 4%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Road safety issues.
We continue to listen to concerns raised by residents about road safety in areas such as Castle Road and Bluebell Way. Regular high-visibility patrols have been carried out, and local businesses have been reminded about considerate parking. As part of ongoing enforcement activity, a number of vehicles have been seized for having no valid tax or insurance. Road safety remains a priority, and officers will continue to patrol these areas and respond to concerns raised by the community.
Set: 2026-04-14
Dog fouling.
Working in partnership with Maidstone Borough Council and its Animal Welfare Licensing Officer, awareness posters and stickers have been produced and will be distributed across the area to encourage responsible dog ownership. Residents are encouraged to report incidents of dog fouling through the Maidstone Borough Council website, helping the council identify problem areas and take appropriate enforcement action where necessary.
Set: 2026-04-14
Catapults.
We are aware of reports of groups of young people using catapults in the area and have investigated each report to identify those responsible. High-visibility patrols have been increased in identified locations, and parish councils have been asked to support monitoring through local CCTV where available. Catapult-related incidents have become a concern across the country, with reports involving damage to property, harm to wildlife and risks to members of the public. Officers continue to raise awareness through local schools and, where appropriate, use educational workbooks and early intervention measures with young people found carrying or using catapults. Encouragingly, there has been a reduction in reports relating to catapult use over the past 3 months. Officers will continue to patrol hotspot areas, investigate reports and work with partners to prevent further incidents. Residents are encouraged to report any concerns so that appropriate action can be taken.
Set: 2026-04-14
Public events & surgeries
Drop in Surgery
2026-09-14 · Allington Library, Castle Road Maidstone
Allington and Palace Wood Surgery
2026-09-14 · Allington Library, Castle Road Maidstone
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Kent Police
All Kent Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Kent Police.