Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR3 · Greater London
293
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CR4 · Greater London
434
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 293 vs 434 incidents in April 2026.
Merton saw somewhat more crime than Bromley in April 2026 (434 vs 293 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (47), while Merton has more Criminal damage & arson (37). 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 April 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 293 vs 434 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Merton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Merton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (293 vs 434).