Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU25 · Surrey
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU22 · Surrey
274
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Virginia Water has less crime — 13 vs 274 incidents in April 2026.
Woking recorded substantially more crime than Virginia Water in April 2026 — 274 incidents compared to 13, a 21.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Virginia Water sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2), while Woking has more Public order (28). 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 April 2026 Police data, Virginia Water recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 13 vs 274 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Virginia Water is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Virginia Water saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Woking had more Public order. Overall, Virginia Water recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 274).