Ash vs Woking — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ash

GU12 · Surrey

172

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences47
  • Shoplifting24
  • Public order22

Woking

GU22 · Surrey

208

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Shoplifting32
  • Other theft25

Ash has less crime — 172 vs 208 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Woking saw somewhat more crime than Ash in February 2026 (208 vs 172 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ash sees higher rates of Public order (22), while Woking has more Other theft (25). 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 February 2026 Police data, Ash recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 172 vs 208 incidents. That is 17% 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 February 2026, Ash saw higher rates of Public order while Woking had more Other theft. Overall, Ash recorded fewer total crimes (172 vs 208).

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