Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU20 · Surrey
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Windlesham has less crime — 4 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Windlesham in February 2026 — 432 incidents compared to 4, a 108.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Merton sees higher rates of Public order (37), while Windlesham has more Criminal damage & arson (1). 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Windlesham recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 4 vs 432 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Windlesham 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 Windlesham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Windlesham recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 432).