Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR6 · Greater London
114
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 114 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in February 2026 — 432 incidents compared to 114, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Merton has more Public order (37). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 114 vs 432 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Merton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Merton had more Public order. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (114 vs 432).