Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU16 · Surrey
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Camberley has less crime — 79 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Camberley in February 2026 — 432 incidents compared to 79, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Camberley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Merton has more Public order (37). Camberley is below the national average while Merton is above, making Camberley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Camberley recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 79 vs 432 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Camberley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Camberley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Merton had more Public order. Overall, Camberley recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 432).