Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME13 · Kent
91
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ME1 · Medway
176
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Faversham has less crime — 91 vs 176 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).