Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME1 · Medway
238
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ME2 · Medway
246
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Rochester has less crime — 238 vs 246 incidents in April 2026.
Rochester and Strood recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 238 and 246 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (43), while Strood has more Other theft (25). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rochester recorded fewer crimes than Strood — 238 vs 246 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Strood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Rochester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Strood had more Other theft. Overall, Rochester recorded fewer total crimes (238 vs 246).