Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU1 · Surrey
439
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU25 · Surrey
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Virginia Water has less crime — 13 vs 439 incidents in April 2026.
Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Virginia Water in April 2026 — 439 incidents compared to 13, a 33.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (87) and Public order (59), while Virginia Water has more Vehicle crime (2) and Anti-social behaviour (2). Guildford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Virginia Water is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Virginia Water recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 13 vs 439 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Virginia Water is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Guildford saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Virginia Water had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Virginia Water recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 439).