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 July 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harrietsham and Lenham crime rate of 19.37 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harrietsham and Lenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southfields Way with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Harrietsham and Lenham has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 19.37 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harrietsham and Lenham)CrimesRank (Harrietsham and Lenham)CrimesRank (Harrietsham and Lenham)
High Street294 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley119 41,415 31,158 2
Park Wood132 31,821 21,025 5
Fant158 21,146 6938 6
North111 51,181 51,041 3
Heath106 61,202 41,036 4
Shepway North90 7860 8938 7
Bridge56 13914 7747 9
North Downs69 11825 9762 8
Marden and Yalding85 8664 12649 13
South72 9638 15715 11
East70 10804 10729 10
Shepway South44 16673 11652 12
Coxheath and Hunton58 12460 17448 16
Headcorn53 14661 13572 14
Staplehurst47 15564 16563 15
Allington40 17442 18363 18
Bearsted31 19320 19269 19
Downswood and Otham20 21224 20214 20
Leeds22 20172 23131 24
Sutton Valence and Langley13 24195 21208 21
Detling and Thurnham11 26175 22175 22
Barming and Teston18 22128 25108 25
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton13 23163 24150 23
Loose12 25118 26102 26

Harrietsham and Lenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 202527
April 202513
March 202518
February 202518
January 202513
December 202428
November 202426
October 202417
September 20249
August 202422

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202515
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20248
November 202410
October 202411
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 202511
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 202410
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202510
April 20258
March 202513
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Harrietsham and Lenham in July 2025

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

1. Southfields Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Francis Moody Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Waterditch Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Green Hill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Headcorn Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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