Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU9 · Surrey
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Farnham has less crime — 72 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Farnham in February 2026 — 432 incidents compared to 72, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Farnham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Merton has more Public order (37). Farnham is below the national average while Merton is above, making Farnham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Farnham recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 72 vs 432 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Farnham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Farnham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Merton had more Public order. Overall, Farnham recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 432).