Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU21 · Surrey
163
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Woking has less crime — 163 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Woking in February 2026 — 432 incidents compared to 163, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Merton sees higher rates of Public order (37), while Woking has more Shoplifting (32). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 163 vs 432 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Merton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Merton saw higher rates of Public order while Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Woking recorded fewer total crimes (163 vs 432).