Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU34 · Hampshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU22 · Surrey
274
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Alton has less crime — 43 vs 274 incidents in April 2026.
Woking recorded substantially more crime than Alton in April 2026 — 274 incidents compared to 43, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alton sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Woking has more Public order (28). Alton is below the national average while Woking is above, making Alton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Alton recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 43 vs 274 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Alton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Alton saw higher rates of Other theft while Woking had more Public order. Overall, Alton recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 274).