Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME3 · Medway
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ME5 · Medway
148
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hoo St Werburgh has less crime — 16 vs 148 incidents in April 2026.
Rochester recorded substantially more crime than Hoo St Werburgh in April 2026 — 148 incidents compared to 16, a 9.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hoo St Werburgh sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Rochester has more Other crime (11). 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, Hoo St Werburgh recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 16 vs 148 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Hoo St Werburgh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hoo St Werburgh saw higher rates of Burglary while Rochester had more Other crime. Overall, Hoo St Werburgh recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 148).