Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME13 · Kent
91
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ME7 · Medway
610
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Faversham has less crime — 91 vs 610 incidents in February 2026.
Gillingham recorded substantially more crime than Faversham in February 2026 — 610 incidents compared to 91, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Faversham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while Gillingham has more Criminal damage & arson (62). Faversham is below the national average while Gillingham is above, making Faversham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Faversham recorded fewer crimes than Gillingham — 91 vs 610 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Faversham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Faversham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Gillingham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Faversham recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 610).