Ash and New Ash Green vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ash and New Ash Green vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ash and New Ash Green safer than Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?
Ash and New Ash Green has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 367 crimes in the last 12 months. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ash and New Ash Green vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?
Ash and New Ash Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs shows +7.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ash and New Ash Green and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?
In Ash and New Ash Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (106 incidents). In Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ash and New Ash Green and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?
Ash and New Ash Green recorded 106 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 6. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Ash and New Ash Green vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?
Violent crime in Ash and New Ash Green totalled 101 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ash and New Ash Green and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ash and New Ash Green recorded 280 crimes (now 367, a change of +31.1%). Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 13 crimes previously (now 14, +7.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ash and New Ash Green and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Ash and New Ash Green has a resolution rate of 20.7% and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ash and New Ash Green and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?
Ash and New Ash Green falls within the Kent Police boundary. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Ash and New Ash Green and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Ash and New Ash Green or Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ash and New Ash Green and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.