Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU35 · Hampshire
123
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
CR4 · Greater London
361
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Lindford has less crime — 123 vs 361 incidents in March 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Lindford in March 2026 — 361 incidents compared to 123, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lindford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Merton has more Vehicle crime (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Lindford recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 123 vs 361 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Merton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Lindford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Merton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Lindford recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 361).