Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME5 · Medway
135
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
ME10 · Kent
345
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Rochester has less crime — 135 vs 345 incidents in February 2026.
Sittingbourne recorded substantially more crime than Rochester in February 2026 — 345 incidents compared to 135, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), while Sittingbourne has more Shoplifting (50). 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, Rochester recorded fewer crimes than Sittingbourne — 135 vs 345 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Sittingbourne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rochester saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sittingbourne had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rochester recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 345).