Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR4 · Greater London
434
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU3 · Surrey
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Worplesdon has less crime — 44 vs 434 incidents in April 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Worplesdon in April 2026 — 434 incidents compared to 44, a 9.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Merton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (37), while Worplesdon has more Public order (7). Merton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Worplesdon is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Worplesdon recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 44 vs 434 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Worplesdon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Merton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Worplesdon had more Public order. Overall, Worplesdon recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 434).