Stroud vs Woking — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Stroud

GU32 · Hampshire

10

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Burglary1
  • Other crime1

Woking

GU21 · Surrey

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Shoplifting23

Stroud has less crime — 10 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Woking recorded substantially more crime than Stroud in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 10, a 18.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stroud sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Other crime (1), while Woking has more Anti-social behaviour (40) and Shoplifting (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stroud or Woking safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stroud recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 10 vs 183 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Stroud is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Stroud and Woking?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stroud saw higher rates of Burglary and Other crime while Woking had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Stroud recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 183).

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