Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME4 · Medway
725
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
ME2 · Medway
255
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Strood has less crime — 255 vs 725 incidents in February 2026.
Rochester recorded substantially more crime than Strood in February 2026 — 725 incidents compared to 255, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (67), while Strood has more Criminal damage & arson (21). 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 February 2026 Police data, Strood recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 255 vs 725 incidents. That is 65% 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 Strood had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Strood recorded fewer total crimes (255 vs 725).