Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME11 · Kent
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ME5 · Medway
135
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Queenborough has less crime — 41 vs 135 incidents in February 2026.
Rochester recorded substantially more crime than Queenborough in February 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 41, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Queenborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7) and Other crime (4), while Rochester has more Anti-social behaviour (17) and Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Queenborough recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 41 vs 135 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Queenborough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Queenborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other crime while Rochester had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Queenborough recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 135).