Woking Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Woking, 6.3 crimes were recorded in November 2024, placing the area 17.1% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 22 crimes per 105,679 residents, a figure that, while not negligible, is lower than the national benchmark. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.9%) and public order offences (12.0%). These patterns may partly reflect the area’s mix of residential and commercial zones, where high foot traffic and seasonal events like Bonfire Night could contribute to spikes in certain crime types. While violent crime remains a concern, the lower-than-average rate of property crimes—particularly shoplifting, which was 42% below the UK average—suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors may be deterring theft in retail areas. The seasonal context of November, with its dark evenings and high-street shopping activity, likely plays a role in shaping these trends, though the exact mechanisms remain speculative without further data.

November 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Burglary increased by 160%, rising from 10 to 26 incidents, a jump that may reflect heightened vulnerabilities during the winter months when homes are less occupied. Similarly, criminal damage and arson surged by 91.7%, potentially linked to the timing of Bonfire Night and the increased likelihood of pyrotechnic-related incidents. Theft from the person also rose by 50%, though this remains a relatively small proportion of total crimes. Conversely, robbery dropped by 75%, with only one incident reported compared to four in the previous month, due to increased policing or public awareness around high-risk areas. The breakdown also revealed that public order offences were 57% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may indicate local challenges in managing public spaces during peak times. Meanwhile, violent crime—though still the largest category—was 19% below the UK average, highlighting Woking’s relative success in mitigating serious offences. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the sharp rise in burglary, which underscores the importance of home security measures during the holiday season.

The crime rate in November 2024 (6.3 per 1,000) marked a 7.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.8 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend despite remaining well below the UK average. On a daily basis, Woking experienced approximately 22 crimes per day in November, a figure that, when scaled to the population, means one crime occurred for roughly every 160 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is a useful metric for understanding the likelihood of encountering crime in a given timeframe, though it does not account for variations in individual risk factors such as location or behaviour. The area’s population of 105,679 also contextualises these numbers: even with the 7.4% increase, the total number of crimes (660) remains significantly lower than the UK average, which would equate to around 805 crimes for a similarly sized population. This comparative advantage may be attributed to Woking’s suburban character, where community policing and lower population density can contribute to reduced crime rates. However, the rise in burglary and criminal damage highlights the need for continued vigilance, particularly as the year progresses into the winter months.