Safest Areas in Rochester
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Rochester recorded 178 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 30% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.
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Get My Free QuotesBurglaries (12 months)
178
2.35 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
vs UK average
-30%
burglary rate difference
Safest neighbourhoods in Rochester
Ranked by burglary rate, lowest first
1Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
Aylesford North & North Downs
Strood North & Frindsbury
Rochester East & Warren Wood
Strood West
Strood Rural
Rochester West & Borstal
Fort Horsted
Fort Pitt
Higham & Shorne
Burglary hotspots in Rochester
Ranked by burglary rate, highest first
1Higham & Shorne
Fort Pitt
Fort Horsted
Rochester West & Borstal
Strood Rural
Strood West
Rochester East & Warren Wood
Strood North & Frindsbury
Aylesford North & North Downs
Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
About Rochester
Population
75,829
Households
30,194
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What this means for Rochester homeowners
Wherever you live in Rochester, the same fundamentals make a home a harder target. Based on the local crime picture, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.