Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU21 · Surrey
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Blackwater and Hawley has less crime — 44 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Woking recorded substantially more crime than Blackwater and Hawley in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 44, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Public order (4), while Woking has more Anti-social behaviour (40) and Shoplifting (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 44 vs 183 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Blackwater and Hawley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackwater and Hawley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Woking had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 183).