Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU6 · Surrey
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CR4 · Greater London
434
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cranleigh has less crime — 36 vs 434 incidents in April 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Cranleigh in April 2026 — 434 incidents compared to 36, a 12.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cranleigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Public order (5), while Merton has more Anti-social behaviour (119) and Criminal damage & arson (37). Cranleigh is below the national average while Merton is above, making Cranleigh the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cranleigh recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 36 vs 434 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Cranleigh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cranleigh saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Merton had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cranleigh recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 434).