Crime Rate in Harrietsham and Lenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harrietsham and Lenham

The total recorded crimes in Harrietsham and Lenham, Maidstone, UK in May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harrietsham and Lenham crime rate of 39.27 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Harrietsham and Lenham, encompassing approximately 1,909 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (107.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Harrietsham and Lenham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Headcorn Road with total crimes: 8
  • Honywood Road with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

How safe is Harrietsham and Lenham?

To understand the safety of Harrietsham and Lenham, we need to analyze Harrietsham and Lenham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Harrietsham and Lenham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 649 crimes compared to 785.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Harrietsham and Lenham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

    • In 2023, Harrietsham and Lenham had fewer crimes than the Maidstone average, with 404 crimes compared to 656. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harrietsham and Lenham recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Maidstone, Harrietsham and Lenham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Harrietsham and Lenham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Harrietsham and Lenham has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 39.27 ranking 10th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Harrietsham and Lenham crimes were 649. The crime rate of Harrietsham and Lenham in 2024 was 339.84 (year) or 28.32 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harrietsham and Lenham were around 404 crimes with yearly crime rate of 211.55 (year) or 17.63 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Maidstone.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harrietsham and Lenham)CrimesRank (Harrietsham and Lenham)CrimesRank (Harrietsham and Lenham)
High Street301 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley78 81,415 31,158 2
Park Wood111 21,821 21,025 5
North83 51,181 51,041 3
Heath98 31,202 41,036 4
Shepway North97 4860 8938 7
Fant82 61,146 6938 6
Bridge76 9914 7747 9
North Downs78 7825 9762 8
East45 17804 10729 10
South57 11638 15715 11
Shepway South50 14673 11652 12
Marden and Yalding47 15664 12649 13
Coxheath and Hunton54 12460 17448 16
Headcorn46 16661 13572 14
Staplehurst52 13564 16563 15
Allington42 18442 18363 18
Bearsted25 20320 19269 19
Sutton Valence and Langley25 19195 21208 21
Downswood and Otham22 21224 20214 20
Detling and Thurnham18 22175 22175 22
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton9 25163 24150 23
Leeds11 23172 23131 24
Barming and Teston10 24128 25108 25
Loose8 26118 26102 26

Harrietsham and Lenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 202410
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202513
March 202518
February 202518
January 202513
December 202428
November 202426
October 202417
September 20249
August 202422
July 202426
June 202436
May 202415

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202513
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20248
November 202410
October 202411
September 202412
August 202410
July 20246
June 202420
May 202416

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Harrietsham and Lenham in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Harrietsham and Lenham postcode area is presented below.

1. Headcorn Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
2. Honywood Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Shoplifting2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lenham (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Southfields Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Taylor Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
9. Old Ashford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Headcorn Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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