Crime in Lenham and Harrietsham: statistics, rates and trends
441 crimes were recorded in Lenham and Harrietsham in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lenham and Harrietsham at a glance
- Crime trends in Lenham and Harrietsham
- Types of crime in Lenham and Harrietsham
- Lenham and Harrietsham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Lenham and Harrietsham
- Streets with the most crime in Lenham and Harrietsham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lenham and Harrietsham
- Population and deprivation in Lenham and Harrietsham
- Questions about crime in Lenham and Harrietsham
- About this data
441 crimes were recorded in Lenham and Harrietsham in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 144 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Lenham and Harrietsham has the 615th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lenham and Harrietsham | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 441 | 16,230 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.2 | 86.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,496 | 187,767 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lenham and Harrietsham was highest in the year to July 2025 (470 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (315). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 441 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 470 | 85.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 421 | 76.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 347 | 63.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 406 | 73.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 404 | 73.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 315 | 57.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 397 | 72.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 394 | 71.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lenham and Harrietsham 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 shoplifting, other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+34%) and other theft (+30%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-54%) and violence and sexual offences (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 144 | 26.2 | 0.77 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 97 | 17.6 | 2.13 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 14.2 | 0.93 | +34% |
| Other theft | 35 | 6.4 | 1.00 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 5.5 | 0.80 | -54% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.9 | 0.59 | +78% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.7 | 1.29 | +25% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 0.46 | -10% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.5 | 0.22 | -43% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.40 | +50% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 0.11 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.22 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lenham and Harrietsham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lenham and Harrietsham recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 32.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lenham and Harrietsham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lenham and Harrietsham recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lenham and Harrietsham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lenham and Harrietsham recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lenham and Harrietsham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lenham and Harrietsham recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lenham and Harrietsham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lenham and Harrietsham recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lenham and Harrietsham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lenham and Harrietsham recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lenham and Harrietsham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lenham and Harrietsham recorded 15 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 up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lenham and Harrietsham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lenham and Harrietsham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lenham and Harrietsham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lenham and Harrietsham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lenham and Harrietsham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lenham and Harrietsham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lenham and Harrietsham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lenham and Harrietsham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lenham and Harrietsham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lenham and Harrietsham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lenham and Harrietsham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lenham and Harrietsham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lenham and Harrietsham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lenham and Harrietsham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Lenham and Harrietsham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lenham and Harrietsham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lenham and Harrietsham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearsted | 297 | 35.4 | -56% |
| Sittingbourne | 5,611 | 101.5 | +26% |
| Maidstone | 11,653 | 104.5 | +30% |
| Teynham | 411 | 76.8 | -4% |
| Coxheath | 621 | 58.8 | -27% |
| Staplehurst | 471 | 61.7 | -23% |
| Faversham | 2,109 | 93.5 | +17% |
| Ashford (Ashford) | 7,882 | 94.8 | +18% |
1 areas within Lenham and Harrietsham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs had the highest rate (80.1 per 1,000) and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs the lowest (80.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs | Neighbourhood | 10,311 | 826 | 80.1 |
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 Lenham and Harrietsham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 100 |
| On or near Lenham | 31 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Orchard Row | 21 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Honywood Road | 14 |
| On or near Loder Close | 14 |
| On or near Southfields Way | 12 |
| On or near Honywood Close | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lenham and Harrietsham 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 | 153 | 34.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 125 | 28.3% |
| Not recorded | 78 | 17.7% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 5.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Lenham and Harrietsham has an estimated population of 5,496. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lenham and Harrietsham sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lenham and Harrietsham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Lenham and Harrietsham a safe place to live?
Lenham and Harrietsham recorded 80.2 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 Lenham and Harrietsham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (97).
Is crime in Lenham and Harrietsham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lenham and Harrietsham was down 6% on the year before: 441 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 470 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lenham and Harrietsham?
Lenham and Harrietsham 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 Lenham and Harrietsham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.