Grove Green & Vinters Park — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Kent Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Contact the team
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Recorded crime — June 2026
55 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (52): ▲ 3 (6%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences26 · 47%
- Shoplifting9 · 16%
- Anti-social behaviour4 · 7%
- Burglary3 · 5%
- Criminal damage and arson3 · 5%
- Vehicle crime3 · 5%
- Other theft2 · 4%
- Other crime2 · 4%
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
49 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect22 · 45%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified14 · 29%
- Awaiting court outcome10 · 20%
- Offender given a caution1 · 2%
- Action to be taken by another organisation1 · 2%
- Local resolution1 · 2%
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
E-scooters/e-bikes.
High-visibility patrols have been carried out in key locations, including Grovewood Drive South, Tesco and Weavering Street, at times when concerns are most likely to occur. Officers continue to raise awareness that privately owned e-scooters cannot be used legally on public roads, pavements or other public places unless they are part of an approved rental scheme. This message has been shared through community updates and school visits, particularly with young people. Officers will continue to educate the public and take enforcement action where necessary, including the seizure of illegally used e-scooters.
Set: 2026-04-14
Vehicle crime.
We continue to carry out proactive patrols using both marked and unmarked police vehicles to deter crime and identify suspicious activity. Officers are also working closely with the parish council, residents and local businesses, providing crime prevention advice and reassurance to help reduce opportunities for vehicle crime. This partnership approach supports ongoing efforts to keep the community safe and prevent further offences.
Set: 2026-04-14
Road safety issues.
Regular marked police patrols have resulted in a number of vehicles being stopped and dealt with for traffic offences. Community Speedwatch has also taken place in areas including Grovewood Drive North, New Cut Road, Sittingbourne Road and Penenden Heath. Community Speedwatch is a scheme where trained volunteers work with police to monitor vehicle speeds and raise awareness of road safety concerns. We will continue to patrol the area, carry out speed enforcement activity and take action against drivers who commit road traffic offences to help keep local roads safe.
Set: 2026-04-14
Public events & surgeries
Boxley Parish Council - Full Council Meeting
2026-09-07 · Weavering Village Hall, Weavering Street Maidstone
Boxley Parish Council - Full Council Meeting
2026-10-05 · Sandling Village Hall, Sandling Lane Maidstone
Boxley Parish Council - Full Council Meeting
2026-11-02 · Beechen Hall, 9 Wildfell Close Chatham
Boxley Parish Council - Full Council Meeting
2026-12-07 · Sandling Village Hall, Sandling Lane 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.