Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME13 · Kent
79
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ME5 · Medway
148
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Faversham has less crime — 79 vs 148 incidents in April 2026.
Rochester recorded notably higher crime than Faversham in April 2026 — 148 vs 79 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Faversham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Criminal damage & arson (9), while Rochester has more Anti-social behaviour (28) and Other crime (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Faversham recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 79 vs 148 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Faversham 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 Rochester had more Anti-social behaviour and Other crime. Overall, Faversham recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 148).