Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU29 · West Sussex
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Midhurst has less crime — 19 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Midhurst in February 2026 — 432 incidents compared to 19, a 22.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Merton sees higher rates of Public order (37), while Midhurst has more Burglary (1). Merton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Midhurst is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Midhurst recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 19 vs 432 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Midhurst is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Merton saw higher rates of Public order while Midhurst had more Burglary. Overall, Midhurst recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 432).