Total Crime Rate
66.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Palace Way area has the 36th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heathlands , and the 118th highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Palace Way (GU22 8JA) in the last 12 months was 66.7 per 1,000 residents and was 23.6% higher than the Heathlands average (53.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 45.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -13.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 4.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Palace Way (GU22 8JA), the main crime hotspot is near Ford Road. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Heathlands| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Corrie Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ford Road | Under investigation |
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