Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME15 · Kent
207
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ME2 · Medway
246
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Maidstone has less crime — 207 vs 246 incidents in April 2026.
Strood saw somewhat more crime than Maidstone in April 2026 (246 vs 207 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maidstone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (31), while Strood has more Other theft (25). 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 Strood — 207 vs 246 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Strood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Maidstone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Strood had more Other theft. Overall, Maidstone recorded fewer total crimes (207 vs 246).