Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU4 · Surrey
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU21 · Surrey
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Guildford has less crime — 56 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Woking recorded substantially more crime than Guildford in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 56, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Other theft (7), 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, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 56 vs 183 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Guildford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Guildford saw higher rates of Other theft while Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Guildford recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 183).