Merton vs Windlesham — 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

Windlesham

GU19 · Surrey

42

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Windlesham has less crime — 42 vs 434 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Merton recorded substantially more crime than Windlesham in April 2026 — 434 incidents compared to 42, a 10.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Merton records significantly more (143 vs 15 incidents). Merton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Windlesham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Merton or Windlesham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Windlesham recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 42 vs 434 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Windlesham is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Merton recorded 143 incidents of this type vs 15 in Windlesham. Overall, Windlesham had fewer total crimes (42 vs 434).

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