Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME1 · Medway
176
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
ME6 · Kent
112
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Snodland has less crime — 112 vs 176 incidents in February 2026.
Rochester recorded notably higher crime than Snodland in February 2026 — 176 vs 112 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochester sees higher rates of Other theft (19) and Shoplifting (18), while Snodland has more Anti-social behaviour (28) and Criminal damage & arson (15). 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, Snodland recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 112 vs 176 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rochester saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Snodland had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Snodland recorded fewer total crimes (112 vs 176).