Crime Rate in Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton

The total recorded crimes in Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton, Maidstone, UK in July 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton crime rate of 21.42 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton, encompassing approximately 606 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Church Street with total crimes: 3
  • Marsham Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Chart Hill Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton?

To understand the safety of Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton, we need to analyze Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 163 crimes compared to 785.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

    • In 2023, Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton had fewer crimes than the Maidstone average, with 150 crimes compared to 656. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Maidstone, Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 21.42 ranking 23th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton crimes were 163. The crime rate of Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton in 2024 was 268.62 (year) or 22.39 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton were around 150 crimes with yearly crime rate of 247.20 (year) or 20.60 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Maidstone.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton)CrimesRank (Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton)CrimesRank (Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton)
High Street294 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley119 41,415 31,158 2
Park Wood132 31,821 21,025 5
Fant158 21,146 6938 6
North111 51,181 51,041 3
Heath106 61,202 41,036 4
Shepway North90 7860 8938 7
Bridge56 13914 7747 9
North Downs69 11825 9762 8
Marden and Yalding85 8664 12649 13
South72 9638 15715 11
East70 10804 10729 10
Shepway South44 16673 11652 12
Coxheath and Hunton58 12460 17448 16
Headcorn53 14661 13572 14
Harrietsham and Lenham37 18649 14404 17
Staplehurst47 15564 16563 15
Allington40 17442 18363 18
Bearsted31 19320 19269 19
Downswood and Otham20 21224 20214 20
Leeds22 20172 23131 24
Sutton Valence and Langley13 24195 21208 21
Detling and Thurnham11 26175 22175 22
Barming and Teston18 22128 25108 25
Loose12 25118 26102 26

Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton postcode area is presented below.

1. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Marsham Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Chart Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. East Hall Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Church Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Heath Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Parker Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Heath Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Robson Chase (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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