Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR4 · Greater London
434
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BR8 · Kent
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Swanley has less crime — 135 vs 434 incidents in April 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Swanley in April 2026 — 434 incidents compared to 135, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Merton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (37), while Swanley has more Other theft (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Swanley recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 135 vs 434 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Merton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Merton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Swanley had more Other theft. Overall, Swanley recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 434).