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 May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boughton and Courtenay crime rate of 23.24 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Boughton and Courtenay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Selling Court with total crimes: 3
  • Rest Harrow with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Swale.

    • 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 areas in the Swale.

  • 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 May 2025 the Boughton and Courtenay has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 23.24 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boughton and Courtenay)CrimesRank (Boughton and Courtenay)CrimesRank (Boughton and Courtenay)
Sheerness250 13,076 12,788 1
Roman160 21,972 22,198 2
Queenborough and Halfway90 51,003 4999 3
Sheppey East111 41,457 3888 5
Milton Regis118 3841 6910 4
Murston89 6866 5885 6
Abbey79 7795 8876 7
Sheppey Central57 10809 7600 10
Chalkwell54 11726 9845 8
Minster Cliffs66 8561 12439 13
Homewood60 9677 10668 9
Teynham and Lynsted47 12474 15558 11
Watling43 15563 11532 12
The Meads36 18547 13351 17
Borden and Grove Park46 13522 14417 15
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch43 14460 16421 14
Kemsley36 17447 17391 16
Priory42 16388 18306 22
Woodstock33 19298 21340 18
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow22 22266 22332 20
St Ann's31 20369 20326 21
West Downs10 23173 23149 23
East Downs8 24137 24134 24

Boughton and Courtenay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 202511
February 202511
January 202517
December 20243
November 202413
October 20249
September 20249
August 20244
July 20249

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
July 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Boughton and Courtenay in May 2025

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

1. Selling Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Rest Harrow (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Dunkirk Road North (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Burnt Oast Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. The Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Morgan Kirby'S Garden (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Denstroude Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Whitstable Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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