Crime Rate in Boughton and Courtenay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boughton and Courtenay

The total recorded crimes in Boughton and Courtenay, Swale, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boughton and Courtenay crime rate of 14.43 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 and Courtenay, encompassing approximately 1,247 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Boughton and Courtenay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Selling Court with total crimes: 2
  • Dunkirk Road North with total crimes: 1

How safe is Boughton and Courtenay?

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

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, Boughton and Courtenay demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swale average, with 385 crimes compared to 742.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Boughton and Courtenay recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Boughton and Courtenay had fewer crimes than the Swale average, with 334 crimes compared to 695. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Boughton and Courtenay recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swale, Boughton and Courtenay has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Boughton and Courtenay Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Boughton and Courtenay has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 14.43 ranking 23th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total Boughton and Courtenay crimes were 385. The crime rate of Boughton and Courtenay in 2024 was 308.59 (year) or 25.72 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boughton and Courtenay were around 334 crimes with yearly crime rate of 267.71 (year) or 22.31 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swale)CrimesRank (Swale)CrimesRank (Swale)
Sheerness224 13,076 12,788 1
Roman162 21,972 22,198 2
Queenborough and Halfway73 51,003 4999 3
Sheppey East117 31,457 3888 5
Milton Regis69 7841 6910 4
Murston74 4866 5885 6
Sheppey Central72 6809 7600 10
Abbey66 8795 8876 7
Chalkwell59 11726 9845 8
Homewood56 12677 10668 9
Priory64 9388 18306 22
Minster Cliffs61 10561 12439 13
Teynham and Lynsted39 17474 15558 11
Watling41 15563 11532 12
The Meads33 19547 13351 17
St Ann's56 13369 20326 21
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch44 14460 16421 14
Borden and Grove Park41 16522 14417 15
Kemsley37 18447 17391 16
Woodstock25 20298 21340 18
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow22 21266 22332 20
West Downs22 22173 23149 23
East Downs17 24137 24134 24

Boughton and Courtenay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 202414
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 202517
December 20243
November 202413
October 20249
September 20249
August 20244
July 20249
June 202432
May 202411
April 202414

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 202410
April 20241

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

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

High Crime Locations Boughton and Courtenay in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Selling Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Dunkirk Road North (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. St Pauls Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hickmans Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. George Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. The Ridgeway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. London Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Hill (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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