Crime in Virginia Water: statistics, rates and trends
349 crimes were recorded in Virginia Water in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Virginia Water at a glance
- Crime trends in Virginia Water
- Types of crime in Virginia Water
- Virginia Water compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Virginia Water
- Streets with the most crime in Virginia Water
- What happened after crimes were reported in Virginia Water
- Demographics of Virginia Water
- Questions about crime in Virginia Water
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (134), anti-social behaviour (64) and public order (30) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,089th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Virginia Water | Runnymede | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 349 | 7,909 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.4 | 85.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,531 | 92,118 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Virginia Water peaked in the year to August 2020 (382 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (313). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 349 | 53.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 347 | 53.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 325 | 49.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 313 | 47.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 329 | 50.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 329 | 50.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 382 | 58.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 351 | 53.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 376 | 57.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (40% below) and anti-social behaviour (36% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 23 to 30 and violence and sexual offences rose from 106 to 134, while burglary fell from 39 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 134 | 20.5 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 9.8 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Public order | 30 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Burglary | 24 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Virginia Water; the highest is Staines-upon-Thames (130.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Ascot (42.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Virginia Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egham | 2,514 | 88.7 | +66% |
| Chertsey | 1,018 | 83.9 | +57% |
| Staines-upon-Thames | 2,619 | 130.4 | +144% |
| Old Windsor and Wraysbury | 357 | 49.5 | -7% |
| Addlestone | 1,298 | 93.3 | +75% |
| Ascot | 1,079 | 42.5 | -20% |
| New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater | 2,069 | 55.4 | +4% |
| West End and Chobham | 565 | 55.6 | +4% |
Virginia Water is the one area listed within Virginia Water, with 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Water | Neighbourhood | 6,531 | 349 | 53.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Virginia Water over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near Cromwell Road | 36 |
| On or near Station Parade | 25 |
| On or near Lambly Hill | 18 |
| On or near Stroude Road | 13 |
| On or near Sandhills Lane | 10 |
| On or near Irvine Place | 9 |
| On or near Lyne Road | 8 |
| On or near Callow Hill | 7 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
Of the 285 crimes in Virginia Water with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 64 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 38.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 91 | 31.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 17.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Virginia Water has an estimated population of 6,531 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.7%, against 23.3%), less social housing (4.3%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (52%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Virginia Water average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Virginia Water | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Virginia Water a safe place to live?
Virginia Water recorded 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,089th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Virginia Water?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 134 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (64).
Is crime in Virginia Water going up or down?
Recorded crime in Virginia Water was almost unchanged on the year before: 349 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 347 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Virginia Water?
About 6,531 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Virginia Water?
Virginia Water is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.