Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME6 · Kent
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ME2 · Medway
246
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Snodland has less crime — 142 vs 246 incidents in April 2026.
Strood recorded notably higher crime than Snodland in April 2026 — 246 vs 142 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Snodland sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Strood has more Other theft (25). 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, Snodland recorded fewer crimes than Strood — 142 vs 246 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Strood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Snodland saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Strood had more Other theft. Overall, Snodland recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 246).