Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR6 · Greater London
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CR4 · Greater London
434
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 140 vs 434 incidents in April 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in April 2026 — 434 incidents compared to 140, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Merton has more Criminal damage & arson (37). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 140 vs 434 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Merton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Merton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (140 vs 434).