Cranleigh vs Merton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Cranleigh

GU6 · Surrey

36

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Public order4

Merton

CR4 · Greater London

432

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences150
  • Anti-social behaviour94
  • Public order37

Cranleigh has less crime — 36 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Merton recorded substantially more crime than Cranleigh in February 2026 — 432 incidents compared to 36, a 12.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Merton records significantly more (150 vs 16 incidents). Cranleigh is below the national average while Merton is above, making Cranleigh the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cranleigh or Merton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Cranleigh recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 36 vs 432 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Cranleigh is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Cranleigh and Merton?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Cranleigh recorded 16 incidents of this type vs 150 in Merton. Overall, Cranleigh had fewer total crimes (36 vs 432).

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