Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME3 · Medway
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ME4 · Medway
725
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hoo St Werburgh has less crime — 29 vs 725 incidents in February 2026.
Rochester recorded substantially more crime than Hoo St Werburgh in February 2026 — 725 incidents compared to 29, a 25.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hoo St Werburgh sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Rochester has more Shoplifting (67). Hoo St Werburgh is below the national average while Rochester is above, making Hoo St Werburgh the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hoo St Werburgh recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 29 vs 725 incidents. That is 96% 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 Rochester had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hoo St Werburgh recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 725).