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Crime in Boughton Monchelsea

Boughton Monchelsea had 32 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 30.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 27 Maidstone areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 59% below the middle Maidstone area. Crime was down 16% on the three months before.

ME17, Maidstone · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Boughton Monchelsea

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30.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 27Maidstone rank1st is the highest rate
-16%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common11 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 14 Apr 18 May 10 Jun 17 Jul 5 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Boughton Monchelsea. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1134%
theft928%
anti-social behaviour413%
shoplifting26%
other crime26%
criminal damage13%
drugs13%
public order13%

Boughton Monchelsea against Maidstone

TypeBoughton Monchelsea per 1,000Middle Maidstone areaChange
Violence10.425.40%
Burglary0.91.1–
Vehicle crime02.6–
Anti-social behaviour3.820.3–
Theft and robbery8.58.1–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Langley188.6▼ 7%
Parkwood133▲ 30%
Shepway126.6▲ 26%
Coxheath78▲ 22%
Loose52▲ 1%
Boughton Monchelsea30.3▼ 16%
See every Maidstone area ranked on the crime in Maidstone page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Boughton Monchelsea a safe area?

Boughton Monchelsea had about 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 27 Maidstone areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Boughton Monchelsea?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (11), followed by theft (9) and anti-social behaviour (4).