Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME14 · Kent
238
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
ME1 · Medway
176
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Rochester has less crime — 176 vs 238 incidents in February 2026.
Maidstone saw somewhat more crime than Rochester in February 2026 (238 vs 176 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maidstone sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (40), while Rochester has more Other theft (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, Rochester recorded fewer crimes than Maidstone — 176 vs 238 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Maidstone is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Maidstone saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Rochester had more Other theft. Overall, Rochester recorded fewer total crimes (176 vs 238).