Merton vs Midhurst — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Merton

CR4 · Greater London

434

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences143
  • Anti-social behaviour119
  • Criminal damage & arson37

Midhurst

GU29 · West Sussex

40

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Vehicle crime5

Midhurst has less crime — 40 vs 434 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Merton or Midhurst safer?

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.

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

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).

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