Queenborough vs Rochester — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Queenborough

ME11 · Kent

54

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Rochester

ME5 · Medway

148

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences66
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Other crime11

Queenborough has less crime — 54 vs 148 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rochester recorded substantially more crime than Queenborough in April 2026 — 148 incidents compared to 54, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Queenborough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Queenborough or Rochester safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Queenborough recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 54 vs 148 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Queenborough is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Queenborough and Rochester?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Queenborough saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Rochester had more Other crime. Overall, Queenborough recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 148).

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