Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME3 · Medway
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ME15 · Kent
156
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hoo St Werburgh has less crime — 29 vs 156 incidents in February 2026.
Maidstone recorded substantially more crime than Hoo St Werburgh in February 2026 — 156 incidents compared to 29, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hoo St Werburgh sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Maidstone has more Criminal damage & arson (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hoo St Werburgh recorded fewer crimes than Maidstone — 29 vs 156 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Hoo St Werburgh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hoo St Werburgh saw higher rates of Drugs while Maidstone had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hoo St Werburgh recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 156).