Virginia Water vs Woking — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Virginia Water

GU25 · Surrey

13

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Vehicle crime2
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Woking

GU21 · Surrey

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Shoplifting23

Virginia Water has less crime — 13 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Woking recorded substantially more crime than Virginia Water in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 13, a 14.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Virginia Water sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2), while Woking has more Shoplifting (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Virginia Water or Woking safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Virginia Water recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 13 vs 183 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Virginia Water is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Virginia Water saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Virginia Water recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 183).

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