Merton vs Tillington — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Merton

CR4 · Greater London

432

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences150
  • Anti-social behaviour94
  • Public order37

Tillington

GU28 · West Sussex

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1

Tillington has less crime — 1 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Merton recorded substantially more crime than Tillington in February 2026 — 432 incidents compared to 1, a 432.0x difference. Merton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Tillington is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Merton or Tillington safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Tillington recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 1 vs 432 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Tillington is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Merton and Tillington?

In February 2026, Merton's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (150 incidents) while Tillington's was Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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