Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME16 · Kent
254
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ME1 · Medway
238
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Rochester has less crime — 238 vs 254 incidents in April 2026.
Maidstone and Rochester recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 254 and 238 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maidstone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (23), while Rochester has more Shoplifting (43). 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, Rochester recorded fewer crimes than Maidstone — 238 vs 254 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. Maidstone 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, Rochester recorded fewer total crimes (238 vs 254).