Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME1 · Medway
176
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
ME12 · Kent
90
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sittingbourne has less crime — 90 vs 176 incidents in February 2026.
Rochester recorded notably higher crime than Sittingbourne in February 2026 — 176 vs 90 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochester sees higher rates of Other theft (19) and Shoplifting (18), while Sittingbourne has more Anti-social behaviour (22) and Criminal damage & arson (11). 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, Sittingbourne recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 90 vs 176 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Sittingbourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rochester saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Sittingbourne had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sittingbourne recorded fewer total crimes (90 vs 176).