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 February 2026 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton crime rate of 14.83 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Plough Wents Road with total crimes: 1
  • East Hall Hill 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton)CrimesRank (Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton)CrimesRank (Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton)
High StreetNA NA3,994 12,958 1
BoxleyNA NA1,415 31,158 2
Park WoodNA NA1,821 21,025 5
NorthNA NA1,181 51,041 3
HeathNA NA1,202 41,036 4
FantNA NA1,146 6938 6
Shepway NorthNA NA860 8938 7
BridgeNA NA914 7747 9
North DownsNA NA825 9762 8
EastNA NA804 10729 10
SouthNA NA638 15715 11
Shepway SouthNA NA673 11652 12
Marden and YaldingNA NA664 12649 13
HeadcornNA NA661 13572 14
Harrietsham and LenhamNA NA649 14404 17
StaplehurstNA NA564 16563 15
Coxheath and HuntonNA NA460 17448 16
AllingtonNA NA442 18363 18
BearstedNA NA320 19269 19
Downswood and OthamNA NA224 20214 20
Sutton Valence and LangleyNA NA195 21208 21
Detling and ThurnhamNA NA175 22175 22
LeedsNA NA172 23131 24
Barming and TestonNA NA128 25108 25
LooseNA NA118 26102 26

Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 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 January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 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 (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20254
November 20259
October 20253
September 20254
August 20253
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20254
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20255
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20255
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20251
September 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251

High Crime Locations Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton in February 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Plough Wents Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. East Hall Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. B2163 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Heath Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Lewis Court Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Broad Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Maltings (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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