Harefield Village vs Virginia Water

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Harefield Village Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Virginia Water Surrey Police

      Harefield Village vs Virginia Water Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Harefield Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      423 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      21.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Virginia Water
      Surrey Police
      284 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.9% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harefield Village
      B Virginia Water
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      423
      284
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      431
      405
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↓29.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harefield Village
      B Virginia Water
      Violent Crime
      139 ↑9%
      106 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      106 ↑20%
      46 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓11%
      27 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↓21%
      16 ↑7%
      Burglary
      19 ↓34%
      22 ↓57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↓57%
      13 ↓64%
      Drugs
      13 ↑333%
      6 ↓40%
      Public Order
      28 ↑33%
      20 ↓26%
      Robbery
      7 ↑133%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      16 ↓24%
      18 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑25%
      3 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Virginia Water is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 50/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harefield Village safer than Virginia Water?

      Harefield Village has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 423 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 Harefield Village vs Virginia Water?

      Harefield Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Harefield Village and Virginia Water?

      In Harefield Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 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 Harefield Village and Virginia Water?

      Harefield Village recorded 106 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 Harefield Village vs Virginia Water?

      Violent crime in Harefield Village totalled 139 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 Harefield Village and Virginia Water in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harefield Village recorded 431 crimes (now 423, a change of -1.9%). Virginia Water recorded 405 crimes previously (now 284, -29.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harefield Village 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. Harefield Village has a resolution rate of 21.1% and Virginia Water has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harefield Village and Virginia Water?

      Harefield Village 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 Harefield Village 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 Harefield Village or Virginia Water on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harefield Village and Virginia Water. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.