Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME3 · Medway
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ME12 · Kent
90
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hoo St Werburgh has less crime — 29 vs 90 incidents in February 2026.
Sittingbourne recorded substantially more crime than Hoo St Werburgh in February 2026 — 90 incidents compared to 29, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hoo St Werburgh sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Sittingbourne has more Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hoo St Werburgh recorded fewer crimes than Sittingbourne — 29 vs 90 incidents. That is 68% 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 Sittingbourne had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hoo St Werburgh recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 90).