Woking Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Woking's crime profile in June 2025, accounting for 39.6% of all reported incidents. This category, with 299 recorded crimes at a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents, remains 2% below the UK average for the same category. The town's overall crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents—11.1% lower than the UK's 8.1 per 1,000—reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. While anti-social behaviour (16.4% of total crimes) and public order offences (9.7%) also feature prominently, the data illustrates a marked contrast to the national picture, particularly in violent crime trends. The start of summer, with its longer days and increased tourism, may contribute to heightened activity in public spaces, though the absence of a sharp spike in property crimes suggests ongoing community resilience. Shoplifting and vehicle crime both remain significantly below UK averages, potentially linked to Woking's suburban character and lower retail density compared to major urban centres. These patterns align with Woking's identity as a commuter town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where the balance between public and private spaces appears to temper certain crime types while amplifying others.

June 2025 saw a 34.1% surge in violence and sexual offences, rising from 223 to 299 incidents—a stark shift from the previous month. This increase, coupled with an 80% jump in robbery (from 5 to 9 cases), highlights a troubling trend in violent crime that warrants closer scrutiny. Conversely, theft from the person plummeted by 75% (from 4 to 1 incidents), possibly reflecting heightened public awareness or seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic in well-lit areas. The town's performance against UK averages reveals mixed outcomes: while violence and sexual offences remain 2% below the national rate, public order offences are 19% above the UK average at 0.7 per 1,000 residents. Bicycle theft, though only 8 cases in total, is 43% above the UK average, a figure that may be linked to Woking's cycling infrastructure and summer commuter patterns. For residents, the 24% decline in shoplifting (from 50 to 38 incidents) offers a tangible reassurance that local retail security measures may be having a measurable impact.

Woking's crime rate in June 2025 (7.2 per 1,000 residents) represents a 9.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.5 per 1,000, yet it remains 11.1% below the UK average. This month's 756 total crimes equate to roughly 25 crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextualised by Woking's population of 105,679. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 140 residents—a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low level of individual risk compared to larger urban areas. When viewed against the UK average, Woking's performance in specific categories is striking: anti-social behaviour is 15% below the national rate, while public order offences exceed the UK average by 19%. This divergence may reflect the town's unique demographic profile, where the presence of commuter communities and suburban living could reduce certain types of disorder while increasing others. The 22.7% decrease in burglary (from 22 to 17 cases) further underscores a broader trend of property crime reduction, influenced by improved lighting in residential areas or increased community engagement in local security initiatives.