Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME7 · Medway
736
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ME8 · Medway
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Gillingham has less crime — 150 vs 736 incidents in April 2026.
Gillingham recorded substantially more crime than Gillingham in April 2026 — 736 incidents compared to 150, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gillingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (66), while Gillingham has more Other theft (15). 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, Gillingham recorded fewer crimes than Gillingham — 150 vs 736 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Gillingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gillingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Gillingham had more Other theft. Overall, Gillingham recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 736).