Gillingham vs Hoo St Werburgh — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Gillingham

ME8 · Medway

150

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Anti-social behaviour37
  • Other theft15

Hoo St Werburgh

ME3 · Medway

16

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Burglary2

Hoo St Werburgh has less crime — 16 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Gillingham recorded substantially more crime than Hoo St Werburgh in April 2026 — 150 incidents compared to 16, a 9.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gillingham sees higher rates of Other theft (15), while Hoo St Werburgh has more Burglary (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gillingham or Hoo St Werburgh safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hoo St Werburgh recorded fewer crimes than Gillingham — 16 vs 150 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Hoo St Werburgh is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Gillingham and Hoo St Werburgh?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gillingham saw higher rates of Other theft while Hoo St Werburgh had more Burglary. Overall, Hoo St Werburgh recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 150).

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