Croydon vs Virginia Water — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Croydon

CR8 · Greater London

166

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences52
  • Anti-social behaviour31
  • Vehicle crime20

Virginia Water

GU25 · Surrey

13

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Vehicle crime2
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Virginia Water has less crime — 13 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Virginia Water in April 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 13, a 12.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Croydon records significantly more (52 vs 6 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon or Virginia Water safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Virginia Water recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 13 vs 166 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Virginia Water is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Croydon and Virginia Water?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Croydon recorded 52 incidents of this type vs 6 in Virginia Water. Overall, Virginia Water had fewer total crimes (13 vs 166).

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