Kent justice & public safety directory

Q: How do I contact the police in Kent?

In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or contact Kent Police at www.kent.police.uk.

Q: Where is the nearest court in Kent?

Maidstone Crown Court is the nearest, about 21.7 km away. See the full list of nearby courts above.

Q: How can I get legal aid in Kent?

Many of the solicitors listed above are legal-aid providers. Contact a firm directly to check eligibility, or browse all solicitors for more options.

Q: How do I visit someone in prison near Kent?

Maidstone is the nearest prison (about 8.4 km away). Visits must usually be booked in advance — see the prison page for details.

Your central source for justice and public-safety services in Kent. Find local police, courts, custody centres, prisons and legal help — in one place.

1Police Force

5Courts

4Custody Centres

1Prison

8+Legal Providers

County in South East, England & Wales Population: 1932k+

Nearest Police Force

Kent Police

Primary Force

Headquarters: Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9BZ

Kent Police is the territorial police force for Kent in England.

Website:www.kent.police.uk

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Nearest Courts

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Maidstone Crown Court

21.7 miles away

Crown Court

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Canterbury Crown Court

25.8 miles away

Crown Court

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Southend Crown Court

33.8 miles away

Crown Court

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Basildon Crown Court

41.6 miles away

Crown Court

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Woolwich Crown Court

52.8 miles away

Crown Court

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Nearest Custody Centres

Ashford Police Station Tufton Street, Ashford, TN23 1BT

14.3 mi

Medway Police Station Purser Way, Gillingham, ME7 1NE

20.5 mi

Canterbury Police Station Old Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3JQ

25.1 mi

Tonbridge Police Station Pembury Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2HS

31.8 mi

Nearest Prison

Maidstone

8.4 miles away

HMP Maidstone, 36 County Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1UZ

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Legal Solicitors & Legal Help in Kent

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Scion Legal Ltd

Solicitor

Probate and Estate AdministrationWills, Trusts and Tax Planning

Maidstone

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VS Lawyers

Solicitor

Immigration

Maidstone

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P GANZ & CO

Solicitor

Commercial / Corporate Work for Non-Listed Companies and Other

SITTINGBOURNE

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RATCLIFFES

Solicitor

FamilyProperty - CommercialLandlord and Tenant (Commercial and Domestic)+4

SITTINGBOURNE

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POPE & CO

Solicitor

Litigation - OtherEmploymentProperty - Residential+5

SITTINGBOURNE

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Stonehall Legal LTD T/A Stonehall Solicitors

Legal Aid Provider

Criminal Defence

Sittingbourne

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STONEHALL LEGAL LIMITED

Solicitor

Litigation - Other

Sittingbourne

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Professional Litigation Company Limited

Solicitor

EmploymentArbitration and alternative dispute resolutionCommercial / Corporate Work for Non-Listed Companies and Other+2

Sittingborne

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About Kent

Kent is a county in England. This directory connects you to local justice services including police, courts, custody centres, prisons and trusted legal professionals.

Local police, courts & legal help in one place
Access to legal-aid & private solicitors
Transparent, independent & community focused

County at a glance

Area3,738 sq km
Population1,931,684
Police ForceKent Police
Court Locations5 nearby
Prisons1 nearby

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Frequently asked questions

How do I contact the police in Kent?

Where is the nearest court in Kent?

How can I get legal aid in Kent?

How do I visit someone in prison near Kent?