Crime Rate in Virginia Water: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Virginia Water

The total recorded crimes in Virginia Water, Runnymede, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Virginia Water crime rate of 9.05 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Virginia Water, encompassing approximately 3,093 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Virginia Water Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Wellington Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Cromwell Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shepley End with total crimes: 2

How safe is Virginia Water?

To understand the safety of Virginia Water, we need to analyze Virginia Water crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Runnymede:

    • In 2024, Virginia Water demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Runnymede average, with 406 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Virginia Water recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Runnymede.

    • In 2023, Virginia Water had fewer crimes than the Runnymede average, with 302 crimes compared to 513. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Virginia Water recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Runnymede.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Runnymede, Virginia Water has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Virginia Water Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Virginia Water has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 9.05 ranking 13th out of 13 in the Runnymede, UK

In 2024, the total Virginia Water crimes were 406. The crime rate of Virginia Water in 2024 was 131.23 (year) or 10.94 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Runnymede.

In 2023, the total crimes in Virginia Water were around 302 crimes with yearly crime rate of 97.61 (year) or 8.13 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Runnymede.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Virginia Water)CrimesRank (Virginia Water)CrimesRank (Virginia Water)
Chertsey St Ann's64 4880 1760 1
Longcross, Lyne & Chertsey South87 1501 7417 9
Egham Town54 6839 3747 2
Addlestone South79 2847 2686 4
Thorpe74 3772 4722 3
Egham Hythe55 5613 6644 5
Addlestone North45 9654 5582 6
Englefield Green West40 10453 8479 7
Englefield Green East47 7314 14343 12
Chertsey Riverside37 11422 10434 8
Woodham & Rowtown47 8356 13400 10
Ottershaw26 14436 9280 14
New Haw30 12402 12391 11

Virginia Water Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 202520
February 202517
January 20252
December 202410
November 202410
October 20247
September 20243
August 202414
July 202412
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
August 20241
July 20243
June 202418
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Virginia Water in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Virginia Water postcode area is presented below.

1. Wellington Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Cromwell Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Shepley End (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Station Parade (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Knowle Grove Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Hurst Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Woodside Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Callow Hill (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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