Faversham vs Hoo St Werburgh — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Faversham

ME13 · Kent

79

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Shoplifting13
  • Criminal damage & arson9

Hoo St Werburgh

ME3 · Medway

16

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Burglary2

Hoo St Werburgh has less crime — 16 vs 79 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Faversham or Hoo St Werburgh safer?

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.

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

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).

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