Woking Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Woking’s crime profile in June 2023, accounting for 35.1% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded 14.1% fewer crimes than the UK average, underscoring its relatively safer profile. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK’s broader mix, where property-related offences often take precedence. The breakdown reveals that anti-social behaviour and other theft also featured prominently, though these categories showed mixed comparisons to the UK average. The seasonal context of June—the start of summer and the longest days—may have influenced patterns, with increased public activity potentially contributing to higher levels of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. Conversely, shoplifting and burglary were significantly below national averages, which could reflect Woking’s characteristics, such as a lower density of retail centres or a more affluent population. The data also highlights the role of local environments: for instance, the lower rate of vehicle crime may align with Woking’s suburban layout, which differs from more densely populated urban areas where vehicle theft is more common. These observations suggest that Woking’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of its geographical and social context, with violent crime emerging as the primary concern. While the area’s overall safety remains evident, the prominence of violent offences warrants attention, particularly as summer activities continue to unfold.

June saw notable month-on-month changes in specific crime categories. Possession of weapons surged by 300%, rising from 1 to 4 incidents, while other crime increased by 200%, from 4 to 12. Vehicle crime also rose by 52.9%, from 17 to 26, potentially linked to increased summer activity. Conversely, robbery fell sharply by 75%, from 8 to 2, and theft from the person decreased by 25%, from 4 to 3. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly below the UK average (11% below), while anti-social behaviour was 1% above the national rate. The data also reveals that shoplifting in Woking was 63% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 23% increase in other theft. Such disparities may reflect Woking’s unique demographic or environmental characteristics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm these connections.

Woking's crime rate in June 2023 rose 12.7% compared to May, reflecting a shift in the crime mix. While the overall rate remains 14.1% below the UK average, the increase suggests evolving patterns. The daily crime count of 26 incidents per day highlights the frequency of reported crimes, though this remains a local metric without a UK equivalent. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 137 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for the population of 105,679. This monthly aggregate does not account for daily fluctuations but provides a snapshot of the area’s crime profile. The rise in certain categories, such as possession of weapons, contrasts with declines in others, like robbery, which fell by 75% compared to May. These shifts may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as increased public events or changes in policing focus from the data alone.