Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME14 · Kent
302
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ME5 · Medway
148
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Rochester has less crime — 148 vs 302 incidents in April 2026.
Maidstone recorded notably higher crime than Rochester in April 2026 — 302 vs 148 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maidstone sees higher rates of Shoplifting (51), 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, Rochester recorded fewer crimes than Maidstone — 148 vs 302 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Maidstone is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Maidstone saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rochester had more Other crime. Overall, Rochester recorded fewer total crimes (148 vs 302).