Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME4 · Medway
853
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ME2 · Medway
246
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Strood has less crime — 246 vs 853 incidents in April 2026.
Rochester recorded substantially more crime than Strood in April 2026 — 853 incidents compared to 246, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (99), 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, Strood recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 246 vs 853 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Rochester 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, Strood recorded fewer total crimes (246 vs 853).