Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU2 · Surrey
447
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU21 · Surrey
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Woking has less crime — 183 vs 447 incidents in April 2026.
Guildford recorded notably higher crime than Woking in April 2026 — 447 vs 183 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Public order (63), while Woking has more 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, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 183 vs 447 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Guildford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Guildford saw higher rates of Public order while Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Woking recorded fewer total crimes (183 vs 447).