Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME13 · Kent
91
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ME3 · Medway
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hoo St Werburgh has less crime — 29 vs 91 incidents in February 2026.
Faversham recorded substantially more crime than Hoo St Werburgh in February 2026 — 91 incidents compared to 29, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Faversham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while Hoo St Werburgh has more Drugs (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hoo St Werburgh recorded fewer crimes than Faversham — 29 vs 91 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Hoo St Werburgh 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 Hoo St Werburgh had more Drugs. Overall, Hoo St Werburgh recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 91).