Crime in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs: statistics, rates and trends
826 crimes were recorded in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs at a glance
- Crime trends in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
- Types of crime in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
- Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
- What happened after crimes were reported in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
- Population and deprivation in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
- Questions about crime in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
- About this data
826 crimes were recorded in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 257 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has the 1,846th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 826 | 16,230 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.1 | 86.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,311 | 187,767 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs was highest in the year to July 2021 (947 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (689). Over the whole period it fell 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 826 | 80.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 870 | 84.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 777 | 75.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 734 | 71.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 853 | 82.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 947 | 91.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 689 | 66.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 874 | 84.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 903 | 87.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 70 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+33%) and anti-social behaviour (+23%). The largest falls were in public order (-32%) and criminal damage and arson (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 257 | 24.9 | 0.73 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 185 | 17.9 | 1.17 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 98 | 9.5 | 1.15 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 7.0 | 1.03 | -30% |
| Other theft | 68 | 6.6 | 1.03 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 4.7 | 0.95 | +7% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.7 | 1.29 | -3% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.3 | 0.66 | -23% |
| Public order | 21 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -32% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.5 | 0.44 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.40 | -64% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 31.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds & Langley | 632 | 66.6 | -17% |
| Bearsted & Downswood | 353 | 36.3 | -55% |
| Headcorn & Sutton Valence | 541 | 66.3 | -17% |
| Park Wood & Mangravet | 1,070 | 112.7 | +41% |
| Shepway | 1,285 | 102.0 | +27% |
| Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton | 146 | 46.2 | -42% |
| Grove Green & Vinters Park | 402 | 49.8 | -38% |
| High Street | 3,264 | 282.2 | +252% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 100 |
| On or near Musket Lane | 78 |
| On or near Lenham | 31 |
| On or near Headcorn Road | 29 |
| On or near Firs Lane | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Orchard Row | 21 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 17 |
| On or near Honywood Road | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 266 | 32.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 214 | 25.9% |
| Not recorded | 185 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 5.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 1.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has an estimated population of 10,311. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.6% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs a safe place to live?
Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 80.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (185).
Is crime in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs was down 5% on the year before: 826 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 870 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?
Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs is policed by Kent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.