Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU26 · Surrey
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Haslemere has less crime — 17 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Haslemere in February 2026 — 432 incidents compared to 17, a 25.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haslemere sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Shoplifting (3), while Merton has more Anti-social behaviour (94) and Public order (37). Haslemere is below the national average while Merton is above, making Haslemere the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Haslemere recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 17 vs 432 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Haslemere is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Haslemere saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Merton had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Haslemere recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 432).