Farnham vs Virginia Water — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Farnham

GU9 · Surrey

61

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Shoplifting9

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 61 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Farnham recorded substantially more crime than Virginia Water in April 2026 — 61 incidents compared to 13, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Farnham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Virginia Water has more Vehicle crime (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Farnham or Virginia Water safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Virginia Water recorded fewer crimes than Farnham — 13 vs 61 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Virginia Water is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Farnham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Virginia Water had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Virginia Water recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 61).

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