Faversham vs Rochester — 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

Rochester

ME1 · Medway

176

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences72
  • Other theft19
  • Shoplifting18

Faversham has less crime — 91 vs 176 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Rochester recorded notably higher crime than Faversham in February 2026 — 176 vs 91 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Faversham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14), while Rochester has more Other theft (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Faversham or Rochester safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Faversham recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 91 vs 176 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Faversham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Faversham and Rochester?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Faversham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Rochester had more Other theft. Overall, Faversham recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 176).

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