Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME11 · Kent
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ME2 · Medway
255
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Queenborough has less crime — 41 vs 255 incidents in February 2026.
Strood recorded substantially more crime than Queenborough in February 2026 — 255 incidents compared to 41, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Queenborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7) and Other crime (4), while Strood has more Anti-social behaviour (45) and Criminal damage & arson (21). Queenborough is below the national average while Strood is above, making Queenborough the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Queenborough recorded fewer crimes than Strood — 41 vs 255 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Queenborough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Queenborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other crime while Strood had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Queenborough recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 255).