Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME7 · Medway
736
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ME2 · Medway
246
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Strood has less crime — 246 vs 736 incidents in April 2026.
Gillingham recorded substantially more crime than Strood in April 2026 — 736 incidents compared to 246, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gillingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (66), while Strood has more Other theft (25). 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, Strood recorded fewer crimes than Gillingham — 246 vs 736 incidents. That is 67% 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 Strood had more Other theft. Overall, Strood recorded fewer total crimes (246 vs 736).