Haslemere vs Virginia Water — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Haslemere

GU27 · Surrey

72

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences23
  • Shoplifting13
  • Public order10

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 72 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Haslemere recorded substantially more crime than Virginia Water in April 2026 — 72 incidents compared to 13, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haslemere sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Public order (10), while Virginia Water has more Vehicle crime (2) and Anti-social behaviour (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 Haslemere or Virginia Water safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Virginia Water recorded fewer crimes than Haslemere — 13 vs 72 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Virginia Water is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Haslemere 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 72).

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