Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME8 · Medway
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ME6 · Kent
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Snodland has less crime — 142 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.
Gillingham and Snodland recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 150 and 142 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gillingham sees higher rates of Other theft (15), while Snodland has more Shoplifting (19). 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, Snodland recorded fewer crimes than Gillingham — 142 vs 150 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gillingham saw higher rates of Other theft while Snodland had more Shoplifting. Overall, Snodland recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 150).