Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME13 · Kent
79
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ME2 · Medway
246
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Faversham has less crime — 79 vs 246 incidents in April 2026.
Strood recorded substantially more crime than Faversham in April 2026 — 246 incidents compared to 79, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Faversham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Criminal damage & arson (9), while Strood has more Anti-social behaviour (51) and Other theft (25). Faversham is below the national average while Strood is above, making Faversham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Faversham recorded fewer crimes than Strood — 79 vs 246 incidents. That is 68% 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 Strood had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Faversham recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 246).