Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CR4 · Greater London
434
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Blackwater and Hawley has less crime — 44 vs 434 incidents in April 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Blackwater and Hawley in April 2026 — 434 incidents compared to 44, a 9.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Merton has more Anti-social behaviour (119). Blackwater and Hawley is below the national average while Merton is above, making Blackwater and Hawley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 44 vs 434 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Blackwater and Hawley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackwater and Hawley saw higher rates of Public order while Merton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 434).