Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME16 · Kent
211
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
ME4 · Medway
725
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Maidstone has less crime — 211 vs 725 incidents in February 2026.
Rochester recorded substantially more crime than Maidstone in February 2026 — 725 incidents compared to 211, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maidstone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Rochester has more Shoplifting (67). 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 February 2026 Police data, Maidstone recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 211 vs 725 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Rochester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Maidstone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Rochester had more Shoplifting. Overall, Maidstone recorded fewer total crimes (211 vs 725).