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Crime in Lenham

Lenham had 123 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 135.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 27 Maidstone areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 84% above the middle Maidstone area. Crime was up 27% on the three months before.

ME17, Maidstone · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lenham

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135.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 27Maidstone rank1st is the highest rate
+27%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common38 in 3 months

Month by month

29 Mar 39 Apr 29 May 48 Jun 31 Jul 44 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lenham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting3831%
violence3629%
anti-social behaviour1915%
vehicle crime87%
criminal damage87%
theft43%
drugs32%
other crime32%

Lenham against Maidstone

TypeLenham per 1,000Middle Maidstone areaChange
Violence39.525.4▲ 6%
Burglary1.11.1–
Vehicle crime8.82.6–
Anti-social behaviour20.920.3▲ 12%
Theft and robbery4.48.1▼ 67%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lenham135.1▲ 27%
Harrietsham54.6▲ 7%
Charing38.3▼ 24%
Kingswood23.1▲ 17%
See every Maidstone area ranked on the crime in Maidstone page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Lenham a safe area?

Lenham had about 135.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 27 Maidstone areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Lenham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (38), followed by violence (36) and anti-social behaviour (19).