Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH14 · Poole
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
GU25 · Surrey
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Virginia Water has less crime — 13 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Virginia Water in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 13, a 12.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Poole sees higher rates of Burglary (14), while Virginia Water has more Vehicle crime (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Virginia Water recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 13 vs 160 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Virginia Water is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Poole saw higher rates of Burglary while Virginia Water had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Virginia Water recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 160).