Virginia Water vs Darwin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Virginia Water Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Darwin Metropolitan Police Service

      Virginia Water vs Darwin Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Virginia Water
      Surrey Police
      361 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Darwin
      Metropolitan Police Service
      75 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      36.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Virginia Water
      B Darwin
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      361
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      372
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↓19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.4%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Virginia Water
      B Darwin
      Violent Crime
      132 ↑33%
      24 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      57 ↓11%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓26%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓21%
      9 ↓44%
      Burglary
      29 ↓42%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓20%
      6 ↓60%
      Drugs
      12 ↑50%
      1
      Public Order
      24 ↓14%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      24 ↑26%
      0
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darwin is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 53/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Virginia Water safer than Darwin?

      Virginia Water has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 361 crimes in the last 12 months. Darwin has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 75 crimes. Darwin scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Virginia Water vs Darwin?

      Virginia Water shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Darwin shows -19.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Virginia Water, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (132 incidents). In Darwin, it is Violent Crime (24 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Virginia Water recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darwin recorded 17. 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 Darwin?

      Violent crime in Virginia Water totalled 132 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 24 in Darwin. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Virginia Water recorded 372 crimes (now 361, a change of -3%). Darwin recorded 93 crimes previously (now 75, -19.4%).

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

      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 21.4% and Darwin has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Virginia Water and Darwin?

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

      What data is used to compare Virginia Water and Darwin?

      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 Darwin on a crime map?

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