Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME7 · Medway
610
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
ME19 · Kent
39
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
West Malling has less crime — 39 vs 610 incidents in February 2026.
Gillingham recorded substantially more crime than West Malling in February 2026 — 610 incidents compared to 39, a 15.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gillingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (62), while West Malling has more Shoplifting (5). Gillingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while West Malling is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, West Malling recorded fewer crimes than Gillingham — 39 vs 610 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. West Malling is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gillingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while West Malling had more Shoplifting. Overall, West Malling recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 610).