Rochester vs Snodland — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Rochester

ME4 · Medway

853

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences268
  • Anti-social behaviour172
  • Shoplifting99

Snodland

ME6 · Kent

142

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting19

Snodland has less crime — 142 vs 853 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rochester recorded substantially more crime than Snodland in April 2026 — 853 incidents compared to 142, a 6.0x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rochester or Snodland safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Snodland recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 142 vs 853 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Rochester is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Rochester and Snodland?

In April 2026, Rochester's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (268 incidents) while Snodland's was Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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