Faversham vs Hoo St Werburgh — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Faversham

ME13 · Kent

91

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences28
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Shoplifting11

Hoo St Werburgh

ME3 · Medway

29

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Drugs3

Hoo St Werburgh has less crime — 29 vs 91 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Faversham or Hoo St Werburgh safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Faversham and Hoo St Werburgh?

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).

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