Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR7 · Greater London
727
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CR4 · Greater London
434
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Merton has less crime — 434 vs 727 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded notably higher crime than Merton in April 2026 — 727 vs 434 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (78), while Merton has more Criminal damage & arson (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 April 2026 Police data, Merton recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 434 vs 727 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Merton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Merton recorded fewer total crimes (434 vs 727).