Cranleigh vs Woking — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Cranleigh

GU6 · Surrey

36

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Shoplifting5
  • Public order5

Woking

GU22 · Surrey

274

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Cranleigh has less crime — 36 vs 274 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Woking recorded substantially more crime than Cranleigh in April 2026 — 274 incidents compared to 36, a 7.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cranleigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Woking has more Anti-social behaviour (60). Cranleigh is below the national average while Woking is above, making Cranleigh the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cranleigh or Woking safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Cranleigh recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 36 vs 274 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Cranleigh is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cranleigh saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Woking had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Cranleigh recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 274).

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