Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME8 · Medway
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ME5 · Medway
148
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Rochester has less crime — 148 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.
Gillingham and Rochester recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 150 and 148 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gillingham sees higher rates of Other theft (15), while Rochester has more Other crime (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rochester recorded fewer crimes than Gillingham — 148 vs 150 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gillingham saw higher rates of Other theft while Rochester had more Other crime. Overall, Rochester recorded fewer total crimes (148 vs 150).