Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU2 · Surrey
412
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Guildford has less crime — 412 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.
Guildford and Merton recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 412 and 432 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 — 412 vs 432 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Merton is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Guildford recorded 163 incidents of this type vs 150 in Merton. Total crime levels were broadly similar.