Based on April 2026 Police data, Rochester (ME5) recorded the lowest crime rate in Rochester, with 148 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Rochester (ME4) recorded 853 crimes in the same period — more than 5x the crime count of the safest area. The 3 postcode areas analysed in Rochester span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Rochester (ME5) is the safest area in Rochester, recording 148 crimes — 64% fewer than the average across the 3 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Rochester (ME4) recorded the most crime in Rochester in April 2026, with 853 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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