Woking Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Woking's August 2024 crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents marked a 25.6% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.2, reflecting a safer-than-average profile for the local authority. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 36.3% of all incidents (232 cases) at a rate of 2.2 per 1,000, 18% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 19.2% of total crimes (123 cases) at 1.2 per 1,000, 17% below the national benchmark. This pattern of lower-than-average rates in violent and property crimes contrasts sharply with the 27% surplus in public order offences (82 cases, 0.8 per 1,000), which exceeds the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, likely plays a role in this discrepancy, as increased foot traffic and transient populations may contribute to public order challenges. Shoplifting (46 cases, 0.4 per 1,000) and other theft (38 cases, 0.4 per 1,000) remained significantly below UK averages by 44% and 30% respectively, suggesting effective retail and community policing strategies. The overall crime picture illustrates a balance between lower violent crime rates and higher public order incidents, shaped by local dynamics and August-specific factors such as tourism and seasonal activity patterns.

August 2024 marked a 100% increase in robbery, with incidents rising from 1 to 2. Bicycle theft also surged by 62.5%, climbing from 8 to 13 cases—a stark contrast to the 44% UK-wide deficit in shoplifting. Public order offences saw the most significant shift, increasing by 22.4% to 82 cases, a rate 27% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly, alongside the 36.3% share of violent crimes (232 cases), reveals a combination of local dynamics and national trends. The decrease in burglary (-35.3%) and theft from the person (-71.4%) may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased community presence during holidays, though these changes remain unexplained by the data alone. For residents, the rise in public order offences offers a concrete insight into areas requiring closer attention, particularly in high-traffic zones during August.

Woking's crime rate in August 2024 rose by 5.9% compared to July, moving from 5.7 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, suggests a slight upward trend in reported incidents during the month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 21 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity within the local community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 165 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the population. This statistic, while not indicative of daily risk, provides a broader perspective on how often residents might encounter crime. With a population of 105,679, the scale of these numbers highlights the need for continued community vigilance, particularly given the seasonal context of August as a peak holiday period that may influence patterns of activity and risk.