Crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton: statistics, rates and trends
146 crimes were recorded in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton at a glance
- Crime trends in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
- Types of crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
- Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
- Population and deprivation in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
- Questions about crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
- About this data
146 crimes were recorded in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 51 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton has the 3,189th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 146 | 16,230 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.2 | 86.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 3,162 | 187,767 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton was highest in the year to July 2024 (164 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (124). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 146 | 46.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 125 | 39.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 164 | 51.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 136 | 43.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 124 | 39.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 158 | 50.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 131 | 41.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 126 | 39.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 127 | 40.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 11 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 5 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
| August 2025 | 14 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton 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 (+17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 16.1 | 0.47 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 8.9 | 0.58 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.8 | 0.56 | -33% |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.8 | 0.59 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 3.8 | 0.77 | +71% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.5 | 0.72 | +33% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.5 | 0.77 | +100% |
| Other crime | 8 | 2.5 | 1.20 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.9 | 0.98 | n/a |
| Public order | 3 | 0.9 | 0.14 | +200% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 0.04 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 34.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Wood & Mangravet | 1,070 | 112.7 | +144% |
| Loose & Linton | 645 | 61.7 | +34% |
| Shepway | 1,285 | 102.0 | +121% |
| Leeds & Langley | 632 | 66.6 | +44% |
| Coxheath & Farleigh | 434 | 59.2 | +28% |
| Tovil | 457 | 69.7 | +51% |
| Bearsted & Downswood | 353 | 36.3 | -21% |
| High Street | 3,264 | 282.2 | +511% |
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 Monchelsea & Chart Sutton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chart Hill Road | 18 |
| On or near Heath Road | 15 |
| On or near Church Street | 14 |
| On or near Windmill Court | 12 |
| On or near Meadow View Road | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 8 |
| On or near The Maltings | 7 |
| On or near Cliff Hill | 5 |
| On or near Long Lane | 5 |
| On or near Broad Drive | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 34.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 36 | 24.7% |
| Not recorded | 28 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 6.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.4% |
Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton has an estimated population of 3,162. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.8% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton a safe place to live?
Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (28).
Is crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton was up 17% on the year before: 146 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 125 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?
Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton is policed by Kent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Monchelsea & Chart Sutton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.