Woking vs Woking — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Woking

GU21 · Surrey

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Woking

GU22 · Surrey

274

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences92
  • Anti-social behaviour60
  • Public order28

Woking has less crime — 183 vs 274 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Woking saw somewhat more crime than Woking in April 2026 (274 vs 183 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Woking sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Woking has more Public order (28). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Woking or Woking safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 183 vs 274 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Woking is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Woking saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Woking had more Public order. Overall, Woking recorded fewer total crimes (183 vs 274).

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