St Stephens vs Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    St Stephens Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton Kent Police

      St Stephens vs Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      St Stephens
      Sussex Police
      1,531 crimes / 12m
      ↑424.3% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
      Kent Police
      32 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St Stephens
      B Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,531
      32
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      292
      30
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑424.3%
      ↑6.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Stephens
      B Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
      Violent Crime
      577 ↑351%
      7 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      316 ↑454%
      7 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      70 ↑775%
      3 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑417%
      3 ↑200%
      Burglary
      30 ↑500%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      121 ↑278%
      2 ↓67%
      Drugs
      28 ↑460%
      0
      Public Order
      129 ↑461%
      0
      Robbery
      10 ↑400%
      0
      Shoplifting
      160 ↑967%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑150%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑2000%
      3
      Other Crime
      25 ↑317%
      3
      Overall Verdict
      B Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Stephens safer than Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      St Stephens has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,531 crimes in the last 12 months. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 32 crimes. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Stephens vs Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      St Stephens shows a year-on-year crime trend of +424.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton shows +6.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in St Stephens and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      In St Stephens, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (577 incidents). In Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between St Stephens and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      St Stephens recorded 316 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 7. 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 St Stephens vs Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      Violent crime in St Stephens totalled 577 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in St Stephens and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Stephens recorded 292 crimes (now 1,531, a change of +424.3%). Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 30 crimes previously (now 32, +6.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Stephens and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      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. St Stephens has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Stephens and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      St Stephens falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton 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 St Stephens and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      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 St Stephens or Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton on a crime map?

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

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