Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Blackwater and Hawley has less crime — 41 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Blackwater and Hawley in February 2026 — 432 incidents compared to 41, a 10.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Merton has more Public order (37). Blackwater and Hawley is below the national average while Merton is above, making Blackwater and Hawley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 41 vs 432 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Blackwater and Hawley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blackwater and Hawley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Merton had more Public order. Overall, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 432).