Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU26 · Surrey
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CR4 · Greater London
434
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Haslemere has less crime — 36 vs 434 incidents in April 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Haslemere in April 2026 — 434 incidents compared to 36, a 12.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haslemere sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3), while Merton has more Criminal damage & arson (37). Haslemere is below the national average while Merton is above, making Haslemere the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Haslemere recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 36 vs 434 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Haslemere is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Haslemere saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Merton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Haslemere recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 434).