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 May 2025 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chart Hill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Marsham Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Chart 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 May 2025 the Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 14.83 ranking 25th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton)CrimesRank (Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton)CrimesRank (Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton)
High Street301 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley78 81,415 31,158 2
Park Wood111 21,821 21,025 5
North83 51,181 51,041 3
Heath98 31,202 41,036 4
Shepway North97 4860 8938 7
Fant82 61,146 6938 6
Bridge76 9914 7747 9
North Downs78 7825 9762 8
East45 17804 10729 10
Harrietsham and Lenham75 10649 14404 17
South57 11638 15715 11
Shepway South50 14673 11652 12
Marden and Yalding47 15664 12649 13
Coxheath and Hunton54 12460 17448 16
Headcorn46 16661 13572 14
Staplehurst52 13564 16563 15
Allington42 18442 18363 18
Bearsted25 20320 19269 19
Sutton Valence and Langley25 19195 21208 21
Downswood and Otham22 21224 20214 20
Detling and Thurnham18 22175 22175 22
Leeds11 23172 23131 24
Barming and Teston10 24128 25108 25
Loose8 26118 26102 26

Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton in May 2025

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

1. Chart Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Marsham Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Chart Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Long Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Church Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Barton Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bottlescrew Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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