Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME5 · Medway
148
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ME19 · Kent
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
West Malling has less crime — 39 vs 148 incidents in April 2026.
Rochester recorded substantially more crime than West Malling in April 2026 — 148 incidents compared to 39, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochester sees higher rates of Other crime (11), while West Malling has more Criminal damage & arson (5). 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, West Malling recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 39 vs 148 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. West Malling 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 West Malling had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, West Malling recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 148).