Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU1 · Surrey
406
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Guildford has less crime — 406 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.
Guildford and Merton recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 406 and 432 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (70), while Merton has more Anti-social behaviour (94). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 406 vs 432 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. Merton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Guildford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Merton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Guildford recorded fewer total crimes (406 vs 432).