Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME9 · Kent
226
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ME2 · Medway
246
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Sittingbourne has less crime — 226 vs 246 incidents in April 2026.
Sittingbourne and Strood recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 226 and 246 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sittingbourne sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), 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, Sittingbourne recorded fewer crimes than Strood — 226 vs 246 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Strood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Sittingbourne saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Strood had more Other theft. Overall, Sittingbourne recorded fewer total crimes (226 vs 246).