Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR0 · Greater London
573
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Merton has less crime — 432 vs 573 incidents in February 2026.
Croydon saw somewhat more crime than Merton in February 2026 (573 vs 432 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (51), while Merton has more Public order (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 February 2026 Police data, Merton recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 432 vs 573 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Merton had more Public order. Overall, Merton recorded fewer total crimes (432 vs 573).