Virginia Water vs Cowden and Hever

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Virginia Water Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Cowden and Hever Kent Police

      Virginia Water vs Cowden and Hever Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Virginia Water
      Surrey Police
      274 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.3% trend
      21.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Cowden and Hever
      Kent Police
      56 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.5% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Virginia Water
      B Cowden and Hever
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      274
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      393
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.3%
      ↓38.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Virginia Water
      B Cowden and Hever
      Violent Crime
      99 ↓23%
      18 ↓53%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      46 ↓19%
      15 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓7%
      5 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑20%
      3 ↓57%
      Burglary
      22 ↓49%
      6 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓64%
      3 ↓75%
      Drugs
      6 ↓40%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      20 ↓23%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓32%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓77%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cowden and Hever is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 66/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Virginia Water safer than Cowden and Hever?

      Virginia Water has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 274 crimes in the last 12 months. Cowden and Hever has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 56 crimes. Cowden and Hever scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Virginia Water vs Cowden and Hever?

      Virginia Water shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cowden and Hever shows -38.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Virginia Water and Cowden and Hever?

      In Virginia Water, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (99 incidents). In Cowden and Hever, it is Violent Crime (18 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Virginia Water and Cowden and Hever?

      Virginia Water recorded 46 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cowden and Hever recorded 15. 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 Virginia Water vs Cowden and Hever?

      Violent crime in Virginia Water totalled 99 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 18 in Cowden and Hever. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Virginia Water and Cowden and Hever in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Virginia Water recorded 393 crimes (now 274, a change of -30.3%). Cowden and Hever recorded 91 crimes previously (now 56, -38.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Virginia Water and Cowden and Hever?

      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. Virginia Water has a resolution rate of 21.1% and Cowden and Hever has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Virginia Water and Cowden and Hever?

      Virginia Water falls within the Surrey Police boundary. Cowden and Hever is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Virginia Water and Cowden and Hever?

      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 Virginia Water or Cowden and Hever on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Virginia Water and Cowden and Hever. 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.