Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME1 · Medway
176
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
ME5 · Medway
135
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Rochester has less crime — 135 vs 176 incidents in February 2026.
Rochester saw somewhat more crime than Rochester in February 2026 (176 vs 135 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochester sees higher rates of Other theft (19) and Shoplifting (18), 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, Rochester recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 135 vs 176 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rochester saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Rochester had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rochester recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 176).