Park Wood & Mangravet — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Kent Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Contact the team
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Kent Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
92 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (89): ▲ 3 (3%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences38 · 41%
- Anti-social behaviour18 · 20%
- Criminal damage and arson8 · 9%
- Other theft6 · 7%
- Public order6 · 7%
- Vehicle crime5 · 5%
- Shoplifting3 · 3%
- Other crime3 · 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
72 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect36 · 50%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified27 · 38%
- Awaiting court outcome4 · 6%
- Offender given a caution2 · 3%
- Local resolution2 · 3%
- Action to be taken by another organisation1 · 1%
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
Catapults.
High-visibility patrols are taking place in areas such as Mote Park in response to concerns about catapult-related incidents. Where there are legal grounds, officers may use stop and search powers. A stop and search allows officers to search a person for items linked to criminal activity, including catapults where there is reason to believe they may be intended for unlawful use. Officers will continue to patrol identified hotspot locations, respond to reports from residents and take appropriate action where offences or antisocial behaviour are identified. This work helps to deter offending, protect the public and reduce harm to wildlife and property.
Set: 2026-04-14
Dog fouling.
We are working closely with Maidstone Borough Council and its Animal Welfare Licensing Officer to raise awareness of dog fouling across the area. Posters and stickers will be displayed in key locations to promote responsible dog ownership and encourage people to clean up after their pets. Residents can report incidents of dog fouling through the Maidstone Borough Council website, helping to identify problem areas and support appropriate enforcement action.
Set: 2026-04-14
Nuisance motorcycles.
We are aware of ongoing concerns about the use of off-road bikes in the area. Officers continue to carry out proactive patrols on foot and in vehicles, using stop and search powers where appropriate. A stop and search is a legal power that allows officers to search people for items linked to criminal activity. We work closely with residents and listen to concerns raised through community engagement events and local reporting. Information provided by the public helps officers identify those responsible and target patrols effectively. Any off-road bikes found being used illegally on public roads, footpaths or other public spaces may be seized, and appropriate enforcement action will be taken. Officers will continue to patrol identified hotspot areas to deter offending and improve community safety.
Set: 2026-04-14
Public events & surgeries
Parkwood Summer Fete
2026-07-18 · Bicknor Road Maidstone
Drop in Surgery
2026-09-08 · Fusion Maidstone Healthy Living Centre, 2 & 3 Cobb Way Maidstone
Drop in Surgery
2026-11-24 · Fusion Maidstone Healthy Living Centre, 2 & 3 Cobb Way 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.