Ash vs Woking — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ash

GU12 · Surrey

123

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences37
  • Shoplifting24
  • Anti-social behaviour14

Woking

GU22 · Surrey

274

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences92
  • Anti-social behaviour60
  • Public order28

Ash has less crime — 123 vs 274 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Woking recorded notably higher crime than Ash in April 2026 — 274 vs 123 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ash sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Woking has more Public order (28). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ash or Woking safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ash recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 123 vs 274 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Woking is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Ash and Woking?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ash saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Woking had more Public order. Overall, Ash recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 274).

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