Crime in Woking: statistics, rates and trends
6,040 crimes were recorded in Woking in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
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6,040 crimes were recorded in Woking in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,223 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Woking has the 587th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Woking | Woking | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 6,040 | 7,737 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.7 | 73.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 73,900 | 105,679 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Woking was highest in the year to July 2020 (7,018 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (5,658). Over the whole period it fell 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 6,040 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 5,802 | 78.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,817 | 78.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,658 | 76.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 5,783 | 78.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 6,466 | 87.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 7,018 | 95.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 6,926 | 93.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 6,765 | 91.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 549 |
| June 2026 | 567 |
| May 2026 | 566 |
| April 2026 | 500 |
| March 2026 | 483 |
| February 2026 | 410 |
| January 2026 | 410 |
| December 2025 | 431 |
| November 2025 | 474 |
| October 2025 | 548 |
| September 2025 | 490 |
| August 2025 | 612 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Woking over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+67%) and shoplifting (+51%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-20%) and theft from the person (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,223 | 30.1 | 0.88 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 935 | 12.7 | 0.82 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 622 | 8.4 | 1.02 | +51% |
| Public order | 574 | 7.8 | 1.17 | -9% |
| Other theft | 438 | 5.9 | 0.93 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 436 | 5.9 | 0.87 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 169 | 2.3 | 0.46 | -20% |
| Burglary | 146 | 2.0 | 0.56 | +13% |
| Drugs | 132 | 1.8 | 0.55 | -13% |
| Other crime | 128 | 1.7 | 0.82 | +2% |
| Possession of weapons | 75 | 1.0 | 1.05 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 74 | 1.0 | 1.22 | +21% |
| Robbery | 56 | 0.8 | 0.56 | +44% |
| Theft from the person | 32 | 0.4 | 0.26 | -16% |
Violence and sexual offences in Woking
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Woking recorded 2,223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 36.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Woking
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Woking recorded 935 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Woking
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Woking recorded 622 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Woking
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Woking recorded 574 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Woking
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Woking recorded 438 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Woking
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Woking recorded 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Woking
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Woking recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Woking
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Woking recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Woking
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Woking recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Woking
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Woking recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Woking
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Woking recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Woking
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Woking recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Woking
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Woking recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Woking
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Woking recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Woking, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Woking.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woking |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End and Chobham | 555 | 54.6 | -33% |
| New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater | 2,079 | 55.6 | -32% |
| Guildford | 8,459 | 105.5 | +29% |
| Lightwater | 339 | 50.1 | -39% |
| Byfleet | 821 | 62.1 | -24% |
| Addlestone | 1,305 | 93.8 | +15% |
| Bagshot | 530 | 83.5 | +2% |
| Chertsey | 1,011 | 83.3 | +2% |
7 areas within Woking, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. St John's had the highest rate (146.6 per 1,000) and Horsell the lowest (44.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's | Neighbourhood | 11,374 | 1,667 | 146.6 |
| Knaphill | Neighbourhood | 10,639 | 1,135 | 106.7 |
| Hoe Valley | Neighbourhood | 9,036 | 730 | 80.8 |
| Goldsworth Park | Neighbourhood | 9,200 | 612 | 66.5 |
| Mount Hermon | Neighbourhood | 12,626 | 688 | 54.5 |
| Heathlands | Neighbourhood | 10,314 | 548 | 53.1 |
| Horsell | Neighbourhood | 10,739 | 475 | 44.2 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Woking over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 451 |
| On or near Alexandra Gardens | 332 |
| On or near Supermarket | 283 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 122 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 111 |
| On or near Rosebery Crescent | 97 |
| On or near The Broadway | 95 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 86 |
| On or near Nightclub | 82 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 76 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Woking over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,063 | 34.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,541 | 25.5% |
| Not recorded | 935 | 15.5% |
| Under investigation | 712 | 11.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 241 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 168 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 139 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 111 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 50 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 33 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.1% |
Woking has an estimated population of 73,900. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Woking sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Woking |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.2% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% |
| Private rented homes | 23.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Woking a safe place to live?
Woking recorded 81.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Woking?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (935).
Is crime in Woking going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woking was up 4% on the year before: 6,040 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 5,802 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Woking?
Woking is policed by Surrey. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Woking. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.