Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR7 · Greater London
713
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Merton has less crime — 432 vs 713 incidents in February 2026.
Croydon recorded notably higher crime than Merton in February 2026 — 713 vs 432 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (74), 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 713 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Merton had more Public order. Overall, Merton recorded fewer total crimes (432 vs 713).