Tovil — 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
53 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (52): ▲ 1 (2%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences26 · 49%
- Anti-social behaviour13 · 25%
- Other theft5 · 9%
- Criminal damage and arson4 · 8%
- Other crime2 · 4%
- Bicycle theft1 · 2%
- Possession of weapons1 · 2%
- Vehicle crime1 · 2%
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
29 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect14 · 48%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified12 · 41%
- Awaiting court outcome3 · 10%
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
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.
Officers are carrying out regular patrols and working closely with residents and local businesses to help prevent antisocial behaviour and encourage reporting. Information provided by the community helps officers identify those responsible and target patrols where they are needed most. Where individuals are identified, officers take a preventative approach to address behaviour at an early stage. This can include Acceptable Behaviour Agreements, educational workbooks and referrals to diversionary activities delivered by the Child Centred Policing Team. These measures help reduce repeat offending, encourage positive behaviour and support safer communities.
Set: 2026-04-14
Catapults.
We are aware of concerns about groups of young people misusing catapults, which can cause damage to property and harm to wildlife. Officers continue to patrol identified hotspot areas and work closely with local schools to raise awareness of the risks and consequences associated with catapult use. Where young people are found carrying or using catapults, officers take a preventative approach through education and early intervention. This may include providing educational guidance, engaging with parents or guardians and using diversionary activities where appropriate to help prevent further incidents and reduce repeat offending.
Set: 2026-04-14
Wildlife crime issues.
We are aware of wildlife crime linked to the misuse of catapults, including incidents where animals and birds have been harmed. Officers carry out patrols in identified hotspot areas and, where appropriate, use stop and search powers to identify those carrying items intended for unlawful use. Catapults may be seized where offences are identified. We also work closely with local schools to raise awareness of the impact catapult misuse can have on wildlife, property and public safety. Through education, engagement and enforcement, we aim to prevent further incidents and protect local wildlife.
Set: 2026-04-14
Public events & surgeries
Drop in Surgery
2026-09-12 · Maidstone YMCA, Melrose Close Cripple Street 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.