Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME3 · Medway
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ME1 · Medway
176
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hoo St Werburgh has less crime — 29 vs 176 incidents in February 2026.
Rochester recorded substantially more crime than Hoo St Werburgh in February 2026 — 176 incidents compared to 29, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hoo St Werburgh sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9) and Drugs (3), while Rochester has more Other theft (19) and Shoplifting (18). 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 Rochester — 29 vs 176 incidents. That is 84% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Drugs while Rochester had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Hoo St Werburgh recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 176).