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Is Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton Safe?

Crime statistics for Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 33 crimes
92 / 100 Very Safe

Safety Score !

33 Crimes (last 12 months)
50% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓23.3% vs Previous 12 Months
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Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 33 total crimes recorded in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton

Anti-Social Behaviour
9 27.3%
Violent Crime
8 24.2%
Other Theft
4 12.1%
Other Crime
3 9.1%
Burglary
3 9.1%
Vehicle Crime
2 6.1%
Possession of Weapons
2 6.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
2 6.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton — last 12 months

Explore by Month

View detailed crime data for each month in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton

March 2026 2 crimes February 2026 2 crimes January 2026 1 crimes December 2025 3 crimes November 2025 8 crimes October 2025 4 crimes September 2025 2 crimes August 2025 2 crimes July 2025 3 crimes June 2025 2 crimes May 2025 3 crimes April 2025 1 crimes
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Safest Areas Near Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton

Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton by safety score

83/100
Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton Kent Police
0 km away
Safe
66/100
Loose & Linton Kent Police
3.5 km away
Safe
74/100
Leeds & Langley Kent Police
4.6 km away
Safe

Compare Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton With Nearby Areas

Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods

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83 Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
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66 Loose & Linton
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92 Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
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74 Leeds & Langley
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton safe?

Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton has a CrimeRadar safety score of 92/100, rated Very Safe. A total of 33 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 23.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton in the last 12 months?

33 crimes were recorded in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 23.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (43 crimes). The most common category was Anti-Social Behaviour, with 9 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

The most common crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton is Anti-Social Behaviour, with 9 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 27.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 23.3% — from 43 crimes in the previous 12 months to 33 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton has a safety score of 92 out of 100 (Very Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton compare to the Kent Police average?

Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton has a safety score of 92/100, while the Kent Police force area average is 37/100. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

50% of crimes recorded in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Kent Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

8 violent crimes were recorded in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton in the last 12 months — representing 24.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 9 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton last updated?

The crime data for Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton with other areas?

You can compare Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.