Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME5 · Medway
148
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ME9 · Kent
226
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Rochester has less crime — 148 vs 226 incidents in April 2026.
Sittingbourne recorded notably higher crime than Rochester in April 2026 — 226 vs 148 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochester sees higher rates of Other crime (11), while Sittingbourne has more Shoplifting (36). 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, Rochester recorded fewer crimes than Sittingbourne — 148 vs 226 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Sittingbourne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Rochester saw higher rates of Other crime while Sittingbourne had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rochester recorded fewer total crimes (148 vs 226).