Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME20 · Kent
84
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ME5 · Medway
148
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ditton has less crime — 84 vs 148 incidents in April 2026.
Rochester recorded notably higher crime than Ditton in April 2026 — 148 vs 84 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ditton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8), while Rochester has more Other crime (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ditton recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 84 vs 148 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Ditton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ditton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Rochester had more Other crime. Overall, Ditton recorded fewer total crimes (84 vs 148).