Farnham vs Woking — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Farnham

GU9 · Surrey

72

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences23
  • Anti-social behaviour15
  • Shoplifting9

Woking

GU22 · Surrey

208

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Shoplifting32
  • Other theft25

Farnham has less crime — 72 vs 208 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Woking recorded substantially more crime than Farnham in February 2026 — 208 incidents compared to 72, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Farnham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (15), while Woking has more Other theft (25). 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 February 2026 Police data, Farnham recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 72 vs 208 incidents. That is 65% 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 February 2026, Farnham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Woking had more Other theft. Overall, Farnham recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 208).

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