Crime Rate in Woking: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woking

The total recorded crimes in Woking, UK in May 2025 are around 710 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woking crime rate of 6.83 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Woking, encompassing approximately 103,943 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (231) incidents (-0.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (109) incidents (-7.63% decrease)
  • Public order: (76) incidents (11.76% increase)
Woking Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Alexandra Gardens with total crimes: 15
  • Barley Mow Lane with total crimes: 14

Woking Police Info:

Surrey Police

How safe is Woking?

To understand the safety of Woking, we need to analyze Woking crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Woking has recorded 8,347 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 80.30 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 209 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,857 crimes with a crime rate of 75.59, ranking it 214 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Surrey:

    • In 2024, Woking demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Surrey average, with 8347 crimes compared to 8696.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Woking recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Woking experienced a greater number of crimes than the Surrey average, with 7,857 crimes compared to 7,815. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Woking recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Woking is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Surrey, Woking has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Woking Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St John's (157 crimes), and the safest, Pyrford (15 crimes), is 142 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Woking.

Similarly, the area of Woking Central (173 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hook Heath (10 crimes), with a difference of 163 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Woking.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St John's157
Knaphill110
Mount Hermon76
Byfleet and West Byfleet72
Canalside60

Safest Wards:

Horsell56
Heathlands56
Hoe Valley54
Goldsworth Park54
Pyrford15

Most Dangerous Areas:

Woking Central173
Knaphill105
Old Woking & Westfield63
Byfleet55
Sheerwater54

Safest Areas:

Maybury Hill & Pyrford South47
Horsell42
St John's38
West Byfleet & Pyrford North21
Hook Heath10

Woking Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Woking has recorded 710 crimes with crime rate of 6.83 ranking 214th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2024, the total Woking crimes were 8,347. The crime rate of Woking in 2024 was 80.30 (year) or 6.69 (month) ranking it 209 danzarous in the UK. Woking ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woking were around 7,857 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.59 (year) or 6.30 (month) ranking 214 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Surrey, Woking ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Woking

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Waverley621 126,914 116,861 11
Surrey Heath579 116,414 85,722 10
Elmbridge779 39,089 109,026 8
Mole Valley571 105,953 95,649 9
Epsom and Ewell531 86,933 45,467 7
Tandridge552 76,530 75,946 6
Reigate and Banstead1,040 612,723 510,628 5
Runnymede713 47,895 37,187 3
Guildford1,203 214,049 212,534 2
Spelthorne906 110,809 19,089 1

Woking Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (231 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (109 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (233 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (118 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (231 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (86 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 200 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 61 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (233 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (88 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 263 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (226 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (92 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (206 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (118 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (212 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (120 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (242 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (129 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 212 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 303 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202532
March 202514
February 202528
January 202518
December 202421
November 202442
October 202436
September 202425
August 202422
July 202422

A total of 196 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202519
March 202520
February 202515
January 202523
December 202413
November 202428
October 202410
September 202412
August 202413
July 202417

A total of 2489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 226.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 263 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025231
April 2025233
March 2025231
February 2025200
January 2025233
December 2024263
November 2024226
October 2024206
September 2024212
August 2024242
July 2024212

A total of 1094 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 99.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025109
April 2025118
March 202586
February 202561
January 202588
December 202468
November 202492
October 2024118
September 2024120
August 2024129
July 2024105

A total of 215 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202519
March 202522
February 202517
January 202517
December 202418
November 202417
October 202430
September 202416
August 202422
July 202421

A total of 747 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 202568
March 202563
February 202560
January 202567
December 202459
November 202479
October 202473
September 202451
August 202484
July 202467

A total of 180 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202520
March 202516
February 202518
January 202515
December 202418
November 202419
October 202417
September 202412
August 202415
July 202414

A total of 452 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202538
March 202542
February 202537
January 202533
December 202437
November 202439
October 202441
September 202443
August 202446
July 202446

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20242
August 202413
July 20248

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 502 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202551
March 202533
February 202541
January 202556
December 202450
November 202443
October 202444
September 202454
August 202440
July 202443

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 562 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202561
March 202563
February 202531
January 202549
December 202451
November 202469
October 202438
September 202440
August 202438
July 202447

High Crime Locations Woking in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Woking postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting7
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Alexandra Gardens (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order2
3. Barley Mow Lane (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
4. Chapel Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Clodhouse Hill (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Raynes Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3

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