Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME13 · Kent
91
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ME5 · Medway
135
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Faversham has less crime — 91 vs 135 incidents in February 2026.
Rochester saw somewhat more crime than Faversham in February 2026 (135 vs 91 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Faversham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while Rochester has more Criminal damage & arson (13). 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 135 incidents. That is 33% 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 Shoplifting while Rochester had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Faversham recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 135).