Crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton: statistics, rates and trends
137 crimes were recorded in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
- Questions about crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (48), anti-social behaviour (25), other theft (12) and vehicle crime (12) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,322nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 137 | 16,356 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.3 | 87.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,162 | 187,767 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton peaked in the year to August 2024 (171 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (121). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 137 | 43.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 121 | 38.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 171 | 54.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 130 | 41.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 132 | 41.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 162 | 51.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 126 | 39.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 130 | 41.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 122 | 38.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 5 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (56% below) and anti-social behaviour (49% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 15.2 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 7.9 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 3.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 3 | 0.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton; the highest is High Street, Maidstone (278.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Bearsted & Downswood (35.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Wood & Mangravet | 1,115 | 117.4 | +171% |
| Loose & Linton | 669 | 64.0 | +48% |
| Shepway | 1,267 | 100.5 | +132% |
| Leeds & Langley | 638 | 67.2 | +55% |
| Coxheath & Farleigh | 438 | 59.7 | +38% |
| Tovil | 459 | 70.0 | +62% |
| Bearsted & Downswood | 340 | 35.0 | -19% |
| High Street | 3,218 | 278.2 | +542% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Chart Hill Road” (19).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chart Hill Road | 19 |
| On or near Church Street | 13 |
| On or near Heath Road | 11 |
| On or near Windmill Court | 11 |
| On or near Meadow View Road | 8 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near The Maltings | 7 |
| On or near Loddington Lane | 5 |
| On or near Long Lane | 5 |
| On or near Broad Drive | 4 |
Of the 112 crimes in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 47 | 42.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 39 | 34.8% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 6 | 5.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton has an estimated population of 3,162 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.0%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton a safe place to live?
Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,322nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 48 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (25).
Is crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton was up 13% on the year before: 137 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 121 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?
About 3,162 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?
Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton is policed by Kent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.