Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME10 · Kent
345
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
ME2 · Medway
255
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Strood has less crime — 255 vs 345 incidents in February 2026.
Sittingbourne saw somewhat more crime than Strood in February 2026 (345 vs 255 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sittingbourne sees higher rates of Shoplifting (50), 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 Sittingbourne — 255 vs 345 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Sittingbourne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Sittingbourne saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Strood had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Strood recorded fewer total crimes (255 vs 345).