Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU14 · Hampshire
169
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Farnborough has less crime — 169 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Farnborough in February 2026 — 432 incidents compared to 169, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Farnborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), 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, Farnborough recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 169 vs 432 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Merton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Farnborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Merton had more Public order. Overall, Farnborough recorded fewer total crimes (169 vs 432).