Merstham, Surrey: crime and schools at a glance
407 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Merstham in the 12 months to August 2026, about 34 a month. That puts it 28th of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 21% above the median town. The most recent months were 9% higher than the months before.
| Measure | Merstham |
|---|---|
| Recorded crimes, last 12 months | 407 |
| Average per month | 34 |
| Rank (1 = lowest crime of 49 Surrey towns) | 28 |
| State primary schools within 1 mile | 4 |
| State secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 |
| Independent schools within 2 miles | 2 |
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Schools
Merstham has 4 state primary schools within 1 mile and 5 state secondary schools within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is Merstham Primary School (0.2 mi). The nearest state secondary is Merstham Park School (0.6 mi).
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Merstham?
407 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Merstham in the 12 months to August 2026, about 34 a month. That puts it 28th of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 21% above the median town. The most recent months were 9% higher than the months before.
What are the most common crimes in Merstham?
The most common recorded categories within 600 m of the centre are violent crime (28%), anti-social behaviour (24%), vehicle crime (14%).
Are there good schools near Merstham?
Merstham has 4 state primary schools within 1 mile and 5 state secondary schools within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is Merstham Primary School (0.2 mi). The nearest state secondary is Merstham Park School (0.6 mi). School quality is not rated here: check Ofsted and the school’s own information before deciding.
Nearby towns
- Redhill – 45th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Reigate – 36th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Caterham – 34th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Kingswood – 1st of 49 for lowest recorded crime
Crime data to August 2026; school list from DfE data built 2026-10-24. Updated monthly.