Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME15 · Kent
207
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ME4 · Medway
853
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Maidstone has less crime — 207 vs 853 incidents in April 2026.
Rochester recorded substantially more crime than Maidstone in April 2026 — 853 incidents compared to 207, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maidstone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (31), while Rochester has more Shoplifting (99). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Maidstone recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 207 vs 853 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Rochester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Maidstone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Rochester had more Shoplifting. Overall, Maidstone recorded fewer total crimes (207 vs 853).