Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH16 · Dorset
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU25 · Surrey
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Virginia Water has less crime — 23 vs 25 incidents in February 2026.
Upton and Virginia Water recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 25 and 23 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Upton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Virginia Water has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Virginia Water recorded fewer crimes than Upton — 23 vs 25 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Virginia Water is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Upton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Virginia Water had more Other theft. Overall, Virginia Water recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 25).