Lenham and Harrietsham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Lenham and Harrietsham, 6.1 crimes were recorded in October 2025 — a rate 20.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime for every 165 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The area’s crime profile remains distinct, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 34.2% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (26.8%) and shoplifting (17.1%). These figures suggest a mix of public safety concerns and community-specific challenges. Seasonal factors may play a role in the pattern, as October’s darker evenings and Halloween festivities could influence both anti-social behaviour and shoplifting activity. While the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour — now 27% above the national average — highlights a localised concern. The area’s relatively low burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000, matching the UK average) contrasts with its higher-than-average shoplifting and anti-social behaviour rates, pointing to a unique combination of factors. This may reflect the area’s character as a small built-up area within Maidstone, where community dynamics and local amenities shape crime trends differently than in larger urban or rural contexts.

October 2025 saw stark shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 450% compared to September — a jump from 2 to 11 incidents. This increase, now 27% above the UK average, may partly explain the area’s overall rise in crime rate (up 36.6% from the previous month). Violence and sexual offences also doubled, reaching 14 incidents (34.2% of all crimes) — a rate 21% below the UK average. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell slightly by 12.5% (from 8 to 7), though it remains 59% above the national average. These figures illustrate a combination of localised spikes and broader trends. The sharp rise in anti-social behaviour could be linked to October’s darker evenings and Halloween, which may increase opportunities for such incidents. Conversely, the drop in other theft (down 75% from 4 to 1) suggests a possible reduction in targeted crimes, though this may not be statistically significant. For residents, the most immediate concern is the 450% increase in anti-social behaviour, which now constitutes nearly a third of all crimes reported. This suggests a need for community engagement strategies to address the root causes of such incidents.

Compared to September 2025, Lenham and Harrietsham’s crime rate rose by 36.6%, from 4.4 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase brings the area closer to the UK average. below. On a daily basis, 1 crime was reported for every 31 days — a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s small population of 6,776. Over the course of October, this equates to roughly one crime for every 165 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to population size, the 36.6% rise in crime rate highlights the impact of localised factors such as seasonal changes and community-specific dynamics. The area’s crime profile continues to differ from the UK average, with anti-social behaviour now 27% above national levels and shoplifting 59% above. These disparities suggest that while Lenham and Harrietsham benefits from a generally lower crime rate than the UK average, specific categories require targeted attention. The contrast between the area’s low burglary rate (matching the UK average) and its higher-than-average anti-social behaviour rates illustrates the influence of local demographics and environmental factors on crime trends.