Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME1 · Medway
238
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ME18 · Kent
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
West Farleigh has less crime — 3 vs 238 incidents in April 2026.
Rochester recorded substantially more crime than West Farleigh in April 2026 — 238 incidents compared to 3, a 79.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochester sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (90) and Shoplifting (43), while West Farleigh has more Drugs (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1). Rochester sits above the national average for recorded crime while West Farleigh is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, West Farleigh recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 3 vs 238 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. West Farleigh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Rochester saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while West Farleigh had more Drugs and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, West Farleigh recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 238).