Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME1 · Medway
238
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ME5 · Medway
148
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Rochester has less crime — 148 vs 238 incidents in April 2026.
Rochester recorded notably higher crime than Rochester in April 2026 — 238 vs 148 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (43), 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rochester recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 148 vs 238 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Rochester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Rochester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rochester had more Other crime. Overall, Rochester recorded fewer total crimes (148 vs 238).