Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME7 · Medway
736
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ME16 · Kent
254
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Maidstone has less crime — 254 vs 736 incidents in April 2026.
Gillingham recorded substantially more crime than Maidstone in April 2026 — 736 incidents compared to 254, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gillingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (66), while Maidstone has more Criminal damage & arson (23). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Maidstone recorded fewer crimes than Gillingham — 254 vs 736 incidents. That is 65% 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 Maidstone had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Maidstone recorded fewer total crimes (254 vs 736).