Burton vs Woking — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Burton

BH23 · Dorset

63

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Shoplifting10

Woking

GU21 · Surrey

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Shoplifting23

Burton has less crime — 63 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Woking recorded substantially more crime than Burton in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 63, a 2.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Woking records significantly more (58 vs 15 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton or Woking safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Burton recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 63 vs 183 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Burton is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Burton recorded 15 incidents of this type vs 58 in Woking. Overall, Burton had fewer total crimes (63 vs 183).

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