Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME4 · Medway
725
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
ME5 · Medway
135
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Rochester has less crime — 135 vs 725 incidents in February 2026.
Rochester recorded substantially more crime than Rochester in February 2026 — 725 incidents compared to 135, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (67), while Rochester has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rochester recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 135 vs 725 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Rochester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rochester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rochester had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rochester recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 725).