Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME8 · Medway
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ME10 · Kent
371
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Gillingham has less crime — 150 vs 371 incidents in April 2026.
Sittingbourne recorded notably higher crime than Gillingham in April 2026 — 371 vs 150 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gillingham sees higher rates of Other theft (15), while Sittingbourne has more Shoplifting (56). 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, Gillingham recorded fewer crimes than Sittingbourne — 150 vs 371 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Sittingbourne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gillingham saw higher rates of Other theft while Sittingbourne had more Shoplifting. Overall, Gillingham recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 371).