Abbey vs Boughton and Courtenay

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Abbey Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Boughton and Courtenay Kent Police

      Abbey vs Boughton and Courtenay Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Abbey
      Kent Police
      935 crimes / 12m
      ↑53.5% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Boughton and Courtenay
      Kent Police
      231 crimes / 12m
      ↓23% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey
      B Boughton and Courtenay
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      935
      231
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      609
      300
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑53.5%
      ↓23%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.8%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey
      B Boughton and Courtenay
      Violent Crime
      316 ↑65%
      100 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      203 ↑95%
      25 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      57 ↑58%
      20 ↓51%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑81%
      18 ↓38%
      Burglary
      26 ↓7%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      94 ↑71%
      32 ↓3%
      Drugs
      18 ↑64%
      2 ↓67%
      Public Order
      36 ↑38%
      9 ↓36%
      Robbery
      11 ↑120%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      111 ↑18%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓57%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑14%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      2 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓26%
      7 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      B Boughton and Courtenay is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey safer than Boughton and Courtenay?

      Abbey has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 935 crimes in the last 12 months. Boughton and Courtenay has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 231 crimes. Boughton and Courtenay scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey vs Boughton and Courtenay?

      Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +53.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Boughton and Courtenay shows -23% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey and Boughton and Courtenay?

      In Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (316 incidents). In Boughton and Courtenay, it is Violent Crime (100 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey and Boughton and Courtenay?

      Abbey recorded 203 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Boughton and Courtenay recorded 25. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Abbey vs Boughton and Courtenay?

      Violent crime in Abbey totalled 316 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 100 in Boughton and Courtenay. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey and Boughton and Courtenay in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey recorded 609 crimes (now 935, a change of +53.5%). Boughton and Courtenay recorded 300 crimes previously (now 231, -23%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey and Boughton and Courtenay?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Abbey has a resolution rate of 29.8% and Boughton and Courtenay has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey and Boughton and Courtenay?

      Abbey falls within the Kent Police boundary. Boughton and Courtenay is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Abbey and Boughton and Courtenay?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Abbey or Boughton and Courtenay on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey and Boughton and Courtenay. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.