Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU4 · Surrey
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU25 · Surrey
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Virginia Water has less crime — 13 vs 56 incidents in April 2026.
Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Virginia Water in April 2026 — 56 incidents compared to 13, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Other theft (7), 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Virginia Water recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 13 vs 56 incidents. That is 77% 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 Other theft while Virginia Water had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Virginia Water recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 56).