Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU3 · Surrey
46
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Worplesdon has less crime — 46 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Worplesdon in February 2026 — 432 incidents compared to 46, a 9.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Merton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (94), while Worplesdon has more Other theft (5). Merton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Worplesdon is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Worplesdon recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 46 vs 432 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Worplesdon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Merton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Worplesdon had more Other theft. Overall, Worplesdon recorded fewer total crimes (46 vs 432).