Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU25 · Surrey
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU22 · Surrey
208
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Virginia Water has less crime — 23 vs 208 incidents in February 2026.
Woking recorded substantially more crime than Virginia Water in February 2026 — 208 incidents compared to 23, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Virginia Water sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (4), while Woking has more Shoplifting (32). Virginia Water is below the national average while Woking is above, making Virginia Water the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Virginia Water recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 23 vs 208 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Virginia Water is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Virginia Water saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Virginia Water recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 208).