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 March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton crime rate of 29.66 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heath Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cobfield with total crimes: 2
  • Chart Hill Road with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 29.66 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maidstone)CrimesRank (Maidstone)CrimesRank (Maidstone)
High Street320 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley78 71,415 31,158 2
Park Wood94 21,821 21,025 5
North74 81,181 51,041 3
Fant93 31,146 6938 6
Heath81 51,202 41,036 4
Shepway North90 4860 8938 7
North Downs78 6825 9762 8
Bridge46 15914 7747 9
South68 9638 15715 11
East59 11804 10729 10
Shepway South67 10673 11652 12
Marden and Yalding38 17664 12649 13
Coxheath and Hunton49 12460 17448 16
Headcorn43 16661 13572 14
Harrietsham and Lenham49 13649 14404 17
Staplehurst48 14564 16563 15
Allington26 18442 18363 18
Bearsted22 20320 19269 19
Sutton Valence and Langley23 19195 21208 21
Downswood and Otham12 25224 20214 20
Detling and Thurnham21 21175 22175 22
Leeds18 23172 23131 24
Barming and Teston17 24128 25108 25
Loose9 26118 26102 26

Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20246

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244

High Crime Locations Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton in March 2025

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

1. Heath Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Cobfield (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Chart Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Tompsett Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Meadow View Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Broad Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Haste Hill Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. B2163 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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