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How much crime is there in Woking?

The police recorded 68.0 crimes per 1,000 people a year in Woking from September 2023 to August 2026, 11% lower than the typical town's 76.2. The most common was violence and sexual offences, at 30.1. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 68.5, up from 66.5 in the 12 months to August 2024.

Over time
PeriodHereTypical town
September 2023 to August 202466.578.6
September 2024 to August 202569.177.4
September 2025 to August 202668.573.7
By type
CrimeHereTypical town
Violence and sexual offences30.134.1
Public order8.16.6
Shoplifting6.77.1
Criminal damage and arson6.27.0
Other theft5.95.4
Vehicle crime2.73.8
Burglary2.03.1
Drugs1.82.4
Other crime1.72.0
Bicycle theft0.90.5
Possession of weapons0.80.8
Robbery0.60.6
Theft from the person0.50.4
Nearby towns
TownDistanceCrimes per 1,000 people a year
Guildford7.3 km99.7
Chertsey9.8 km98.4
Addlestone9.8 km85.1
Woking–68.0
Bagshot9.2 km65.9
Byfleet10.1 km59.3
Frimley10.3 km52.5
Virginia Water10.2 km46.7
New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater6.6 km43.0
West End and Chobham4.6 km35.2
Lightwater7.5 km33.1
The typical town–76.2