Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU4 · Surrey
54
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU22 · Surrey
208
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Guildford has less crime — 54 vs 208 incidents in February 2026.
Woking recorded substantially more crime than Guildford in February 2026 — 208 incidents compared to 54, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9) and Public order (9), while Woking has more Shoplifting (32) and Other theft (25). Guildford is below the national average while Woking is above, making Guildford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 54 vs 208 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Guildford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Guildford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Woking had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Guildford recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 208).