Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BR8 · Kent
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Swanley has less crime — 132 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Swanley in February 2026 — 432 incidents compared to 132, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Merton sees higher rates of Public order (37), while Swanley has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Swanley recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 132 vs 432 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Merton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Merton saw higher rates of Public order while Swanley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Swanley recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 432).