Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME7 · Medway
736
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ME18 · Kent
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
West Farleigh has less crime — 3 vs 736 incidents in April 2026.
Gillingham recorded substantially more crime than West Farleigh in April 2026 — 736 incidents compared to 3, a 245.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gillingham sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (237) and Shoplifting (66), while West Farleigh has more Drugs (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1). Gillingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while West Farleigh is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, West Farleigh recorded fewer crimes than Gillingham — 3 vs 736 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. West Farleigh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gillingham saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while West Farleigh had more Drugs and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, West Farleigh recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 736).