Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME5 · Medway
148
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ME12 · Kent
82
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sittingbourne has less crime — 82 vs 148 incidents in April 2026.
Rochester recorded notably higher crime than Sittingbourne in April 2026 — 148 vs 82 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochester sees higher rates of Other crime (11), while Sittingbourne has more Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sittingbourne recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 82 vs 148 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Sittingbourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Rochester saw higher rates of Other crime while Sittingbourne had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sittingbourne recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 148).