Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR4 · Greater London
434
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU21 · Surrey
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Woking has less crime — 183 vs 434 incidents in April 2026.
Merton recorded notably higher crime than Woking in April 2026 — 434 vs 183 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Merton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (37), 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 Merton — 183 vs 434 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Merton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Merton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Woking recorded fewer total crimes (183 vs 434).