Farnham vs Woking — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Farnham

GU9 · Surrey

61

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Shoplifting9

Woking

GU22 · Surrey

274

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Farnham has less crime — 61 vs 274 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Woking recorded substantially more crime than Farnham in April 2026 — 274 incidents compared to 61, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Farnham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Woking has more Public order (28). Farnham is below the national average while Woking is above, making Farnham the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Farnham or Woking safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Farnham recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 61 vs 274 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Farnham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Farnham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Woking had more Public order. Overall, Farnham recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 274).

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