Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME13 · Kent
79
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ME3 · Medway
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hoo St Werburgh has less crime — 16 vs 79 incidents in April 2026.
Faversham recorded substantially more crime than Hoo St Werburgh in April 2026 — 79 incidents compared to 16, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Faversham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Criminal damage & arson (9), while Hoo St Werburgh has more Anti-social behaviour (4) and Burglary (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hoo St Werburgh recorded fewer crimes than Faversham — 16 vs 79 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Hoo St Werburgh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Faversham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Hoo St Werburgh had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Hoo St Werburgh recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 79).