Liss vs Merton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Liss

GU33 · Hampshire

11

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Drugs1
  • Other theft1

Merton

CR4 · Greater London

361

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences123
  • Anti-social behaviour83
  • Vehicle crime27

Liss has less crime — 11 vs 361 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Merton recorded substantially more crime than Liss in March 2026 — 361 incidents compared to 11, a 32.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liss sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Other theft (1), while Merton has more Anti-social behaviour (83) and Vehicle crime (27). Liss is below the national average while Merton is above, making Liss the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Liss or Merton safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Liss recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 11 vs 361 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Liss is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Liss and Merton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Liss saw higher rates of Drugs and Other theft while Merton had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Liss recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 361).

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