Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU16 · Surrey
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU25 · Surrey
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Virginia Water has less crime — 23 vs 79 incidents in February 2026.
Camberley recorded substantially more crime than Virginia Water in February 2026 — 79 incidents compared to 23, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Camberley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Virginia Water has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Virginia Water recorded fewer crimes than Camberley — 23 vs 79 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Virginia Water is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Camberley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Virginia Water had more Other theft. Overall, Virginia Water recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 79).