Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR4 · Greater London
434
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU29 · West Sussex
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Midhurst has less crime — 40 vs 434 incidents in April 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Midhurst in April 2026 — 434 incidents compared to 40, a 10.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Merton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (37), while Midhurst has more Vehicle crime (5). 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 April 2026 Police data, Midhurst recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 40 vs 434 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Midhurst is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Merton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Midhurst had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Midhurst recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 434).