Stoughton vs Virginia Water

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Stoughton Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Virginia Water Surrey Police

      Stoughton vs Virginia Water Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Stoughton
      Surrey Police
      917 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Virginia Water
      Surrey Police
      361 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      21.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Stoughton
      B Virginia Water
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      917
      361
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      937
      372
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.1%
      ↓3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      21.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stoughton
      B Virginia Water
      Violent Crime
      292 ↓11%
      132 ↑33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      140 ↑1%
      57 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      60 ↑9%
      26 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      57 ↓34%
      15 ↓21%
      Burglary
      27 ↑17%
      29 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↓20%
      24 ↓20%
      Drugs
      34 ↑62%
      12 ↑50%
      Public Order
      90 ↑1%
      24 ↓14%
      Robbery
      5 ↑67%
      3 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      103 ↑20%
      24 ↑26%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑83%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑67%
      10 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Virginia Water is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Stoughton safer than Virginia Water?

      Stoughton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 917 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 Stoughton vs Virginia Water?

      Stoughton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Stoughton and Virginia Water?

      In Stoughton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (292 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 Stoughton and Virginia Water?

      Stoughton recorded 140 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 Stoughton vs Virginia Water?

      Violent crime in Stoughton totalled 292 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 Stoughton and Virginia Water in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stoughton recorded 937 crimes (now 917, a change of -2.1%). Virginia Water recorded 372 crimes previously (now 361, -3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stoughton 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. Stoughton has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Virginia Water has 21.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Stoughton and Virginia Water?

      Stoughton 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 Stoughton 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 Stoughton or Virginia Water on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Stoughton 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.