Virginia Water vs Woking Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Virginia Water Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Woking Town Surrey Police

      Virginia Water vs Woking Town Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Virginia Water
      Surrey Police
      361 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Woking Town
      Surrey Police
      1,260 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.2% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Virginia Water
      B Woking Town
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      361
      1,260
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      372
      1,154
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↑9.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.4%
      26.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Virginia Water
      B Woking Town
      Violent Crime
      132 ↑33%
      325 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      57 ↓11%
      180 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓26%
      102 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓21%
      31 ↑72%
      Burglary
      29 ↓42%
      27 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓20%
      62 ↑13%
      Drugs
      12 ↑50%
      29 ↑53%
      Public Order
      24 ↓14%
      144 ↓19%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      15 ↑114%
      Shoplifting
      24 ↑26%
      255 ↑76%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      21 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      37 ↑76%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      9 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑0%
      23 ↑77%
      Overall Verdict
      A Virginia Water is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Virginia Water safer than Woking Town?

      Virginia Water has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 361 crimes in the last 12 months. Woking Town has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,260 crimes. Virginia Water scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Virginia Water vs Woking Town?

      Virginia Water shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woking Town shows +9.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Virginia Water, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (132 incidents). In Woking Town, it is Violent Crime (325 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Virginia Water recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woking Town recorded 180. 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 Woking Town?

      Violent crime in Virginia Water totalled 132 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 325 in Woking Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Virginia Water and Woking Town 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%). Woking Town recorded 1,154 crimes previously (now 1,260, +9.2%).

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

      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 Woking Town has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Virginia Water and Woking Town?

      Virginia Water falls within the Surrey Police boundary. Woking Town 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 Virginia Water and Woking Town?

      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 Woking Town on a crime map?

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