South Leatherhead vs Virginia Water
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
South Leatherhead vs Virginia Water Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Leatherhead safer than Virginia Water?
South Leatherhead has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 787 crimes in the last 12 months. Virginia Water has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 361 crimes. Virginia Water scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in South Leatherhead vs Virginia Water?
South Leatherhead shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Virginia Water shows -3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in South Leatherhead and Virginia Water?
In South Leatherhead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (244 incidents). In Virginia Water, it is Violent Crime (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Leatherhead and Virginia Water?
South Leatherhead recorded 108 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Virginia Water recorded 57. 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 South Leatherhead vs Virginia Water?
Violent crime in South Leatherhead totalled 244 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 132 in Virginia Water. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in South Leatherhead and Virginia Water in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Leatherhead recorded 699 crimes (now 787, a change of +12.6%). Virginia Water recorded 372 crimes previously (now 361, -3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Leatherhead 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. South Leatherhead has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Virginia Water has 21.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers South Leatherhead and Virginia Water?
South Leatherhead falls within the Surrey Police 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 South Leatherhead 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 South Leatherhead or Virginia Water on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Leatherhead and Virginia Water. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.