Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR4 · Greater London
434
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU22 · Surrey
274
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Woking has less crime — 274 vs 434 incidents in April 2026.
Merton recorded notably higher crime than Woking in April 2026 — 434 vs 274 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Merton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (37), while Woking has more Public order (28). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 274 vs 434 incidents. That is 37% 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 Public order. Overall, Woking recorded fewer total crimes (274 vs 434).