Crime in Boughton and Courtenay: statistics, rates and trends

260 crimes were recorded in Boughton and Courtenay in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 93 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Boughton and Courtenay has the 3,306th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Boughton and Courtenay was highest in the year to July 2018 (563 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (260). Over the whole period it fell 54%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Boughton and Courtenay over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+38%).

The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-28%) and other theft (-18%).

Violence and sexual offences in Boughton and Courtenay

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Boughton and Courtenay recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 35.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Boughton and Courtenay

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Boughton and Courtenay recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Boughton and Courtenay

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Boughton and Courtenay recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Boughton and Courtenay

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Boughton and Courtenay recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Boughton and Courtenay

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Boughton and Courtenay recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Boughton and Courtenay

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Boughton and Courtenay recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Boughton and Courtenay

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Boughton and Courtenay recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Boughton and Courtenay

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Boughton and Courtenay recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Boughton and Courtenay

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Boughton and Courtenay recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Boughton and Courtenay

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Boughton and Courtenay recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Boughton and Courtenay

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Boughton and Courtenay recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Boughton and Courtenay

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Boughton and Courtenay recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Boughton and Courtenay, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Boughton and Courtenay.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Boughton and Courtenay over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Boughton and Courtenay over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Boughton and Courtenay has an estimated population of 5,948. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Boughton and Courtenay sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Boughton and Courtenay. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.