Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CR6 · Surrey
39
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Whyteleafe has less crime — 39 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Whyteleafe in February 2026 — 432 incidents compared to 39, a 11.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Merton sees higher rates of Public order (37), while Whyteleafe has more Vehicle crime (5). Merton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Whyteleafe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Whyteleafe recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 39 vs 432 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Whyteleafe 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 Whyteleafe had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Whyteleafe recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 432).