Merstham vs Stanwell

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Merstham Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Stanwell Surrey Police

      Merstham vs Stanwell Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Merstham
      Surrey Police
      1,046 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      28.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Stanwell
      Surrey Police
      1,437 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.6% trend
      25.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Merstham
      B Stanwell
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,046
      1,437
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,002
      1,507
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.4%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.4%
      25.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Merstham
      B Stanwell
      Violent Crime
      343 ↓2%
      507 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      211 ↑23%
      241 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      53 ↑51%
      100 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      88 ↑238%
      81 ↓35%
      Burglary
      22 ↑5%
      40 ↓34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      98 ↑69%
      135 ↓1%
      Drugs
      44 ↑29%
      57 ↑19%
      Public Order
      93 ↓11%
      131 ↑1%
      Robbery
      7 ↓36%
      12 ↓8%
      Shoplifting
      42 ↓72%
      52 ↓7%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      8 ↓47%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      7 ↑133%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑29%
      17 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓5%
      49 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Merstham safer than Stanwell?

      Merstham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,046 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanwell has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,437 crimes. Stanwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Merstham vs Stanwell?

      Merstham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stanwell shows -4.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Merstham and Stanwell?

      In Merstham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (343 incidents). In Stanwell, it is Violent Crime (507 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Merstham and Stanwell?

      Merstham recorded 211 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanwell recorded 241. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Merstham vs Stanwell?

      Violent crime in Merstham totalled 343 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 507 in Stanwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Merstham and Stanwell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Merstham recorded 1,002 crimes (now 1,046, a change of +4.4%). Stanwell recorded 1,507 crimes previously (now 1,437, -4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Merstham and Stanwell?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Merstham has a resolution rate of 28.4% and Stanwell has 25.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Merstham and Stanwell?

      Merstham falls within the Surrey Police boundary. Stanwell is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Merstham and Stanwell?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Merstham or Stanwell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Merstham and Stanwell. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.