Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR9 · Greater London
1,318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CR4 · Greater London
434
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Merton has less crime — 434 vs 1,318 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Merton in April 2026 — 1,318 incidents compared to 434, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (195), 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 1,318 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Merton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Merton recorded fewer total crimes (434 vs 1,318).