Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR5 · Greater London
89
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Croydon has less crime — 89 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Croydon in February 2026 — 432 incidents compared to 89, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (13), while Merton has more Public order (37). Croydon is below the national average while Merton is above, making Croydon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 89 vs 432 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Croydon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Merton had more Public order. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 432).