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Crime in Boughton Street

Boughton Street had 22 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 27.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 21 Swale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 70% below the middle Swale area. Crime was up 29% on the three months before.

ME13, Swale · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Boughton Street

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27.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 21Swale rank1st is the highest rate
+29%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common7 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 6 Apr 5 May 7 Jun 6 Jul 9 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence732%
anti-social behaviour523%
theft29%
public order29%
vehicle crime29%
other crime29%
burglary15%
criminal damage15%

Boughton Street against Swale

TypeBoughton Street per 1,000Middle Swale areaChange
Violence8.726.9▼ 42%
Burglary1.21.6–
Vehicle crime2.54.8–
Anti-social behaviour6.229.6–
Theft and robbery2.55.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Faversham110.2▲ 24%
Ospringe99.6▲ 26%
Staplestreet29.7▲ 20%
Boughton Street27.3▲ 29%
See every Swale area ranked on the crime in Swale page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Boughton Street a safe area?

Boughton Street had about 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 21 Swale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Boughton Street?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (7), followed by anti-social behaviour (5) and theft (2).