Crime in Virginia Water: statistics, rates and trends
330 crimes were recorded in Virginia Water in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Virginia Water
- Questions about crime in Virginia Water
- About this data
330 crimes were recorded in Virginia Water in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 126 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Virginia Water has the 1,149th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Virginia Water | Runnymede | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 330 | 7,849 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.5 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,531 | 92,118 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Virginia Water was highest in the year to July 2020 (398 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (303). Over the whole period it fell 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 330 | 50.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 354 | 54.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 330 | 50.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 303 | 46.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 331 | 50.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 323 | 49.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 398 | 60.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 345 | 52.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 379 | 58.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Virginia Water over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in public order (+22%) and anti-social behaviour (+22%). The largest falls were in burglary (-44%) and shoplifting (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 19.3 | 0.56 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 9.5 | 0.62 | +22% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.3 | 0.65 | +22% |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.0 | 0.62 | -4% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.4 | 0.95 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.6 | 0.38 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.6 | 0.53 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.4 | 0.30 | -41% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.2 | 0.37 | +14% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.29 | -71% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Virginia Water
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Virginia Water recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 38.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Virginia Water
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Virginia Water recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Virginia Water
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Virginia Water recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Virginia Water
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Virginia Water recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Virginia Water
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Virginia Water recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Virginia Water
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Virginia Water recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Virginia Water
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Virginia Water recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Virginia Water
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Virginia Water recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Virginia Water
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Virginia Water recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Virginia Water
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Virginia Water recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Virginia Water
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Virginia Water recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Virginia Water
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Virginia Water recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Virginia Water
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Virginia Water recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Virginia Water, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Virginia Water.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Virginia Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egham | 2,505 | 88.4 | +75% |
| Chertsey | 1,011 | 83.3 | +65% |
| Staines-upon-Thames | 2,587 | 128.8 | +155% |
| Old Windsor and Wraysbury | 354 | 49.1 | -3% |
| Addlestone | 1,305 | 93.8 | +86% |
| Ascot | 1,044 | 41.1 | -19% |
| New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater | 2,079 | 55.6 | +10% |
| West End and Chobham | 555 | 54.6 | +8% |
1 areas within Virginia Water, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Virginia Water had the highest rate (50.5 per 1,000) and Virginia Water the lowest (50.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Water | Neighbourhood | 6,531 | 330 | 50.5 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Virginia Water over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near Cromwell Road | 37 |
| On or near Station Parade | 27 |
| On or near Lambly Hill | 16 |
| On or near Stroude Road | 11 |
| On or near Sandhills Lane | 10 |
| On or near Irvine Place | 8 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 8 |
| On or near Whitehill Place | 7 |
| On or near Beechmont Avenue | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Virginia Water over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 108 | 32.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 91 | 27.6% |
| Not recorded | 62 | 18.8% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Virginia Water has an estimated population of 6,531. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Virginia Water sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Virginia Water |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.3% |
| Social rented homes | 4.3% |
| Private rented homes | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
Is Virginia Water a safe place to live?
Virginia Water recorded 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Virginia Water?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (62).
Is crime in Virginia Water going up or down?
Recorded crime in Virginia Water was down 7% on the year before: 330 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 354 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Virginia Water?
Virginia Water is policed by Surrey. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Virginia Water. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.