Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME13 · Kent
91
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ME2 · Medway
255
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Faversham has less crime — 91 vs 255 incidents in February 2026.
Strood recorded substantially more crime than Faversham in February 2026 — 255 incidents compared to 91, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Faversham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while Strood has more Criminal damage & arson (21). Faversham is below the national average while Strood is above, making Faversham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Faversham recorded fewer crimes than Strood — 91 vs 255 incidents. That is 64% 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 Strood had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Faversham recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 255).