Cranford vs Virginia Water
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Cranford vs Virginia Water Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cranford safer than Virginia Water?
Cranford has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,841 crimes in the last 12 months. Virginia Water has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 284 crimes. Virginia Water scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Cranford vs Virginia Water?
Cranford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Virginia Water shows -29.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Cranford and Virginia Water?
In Cranford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,273 incidents). In Virginia Water, it is Violent Crime (106 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cranford and Virginia Water?
Cranford recorded 888 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Virginia Water recorded 46. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Cranford vs Virginia Water?
Violent crime in Cranford totalled 1,273 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 106 in Virginia Water. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Cranford and Virginia Water in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cranford recorded 3,492 crimes (now 3,841, a change of +10%). Virginia Water recorded 405 crimes previously (now 284, -29.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cranford and Virginia Water?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Cranford has a resolution rate of 19.5% and Virginia Water has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Cranford and Virginia Water?
Cranford falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Virginia Water is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Cranford and Virginia Water?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Cranford or Virginia Water on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cranford and Virginia Water. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.