Finchampstead vs Virginia Water

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    36/100
    Finchampstead Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Virginia Water Surrey Police

      Finchampstead vs Virginia Water Results

      A
      36/100
      Below Average
      Finchampstead
      Thames Valley Police
      582 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.4% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Virginia Water
      Surrey Police
      284 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.9% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Finchampstead
      B Virginia Water
      Safety Score
      36/100 Below Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      582
      284
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      609
      405
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.4%
      ↓29.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Finchampstead
      B Virginia Water
      Violent Crime
      210 ↓13%
      106 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↓13%
      46 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      52 ↑6%
      27 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↓34%
      16 ↑7%
      Burglary
      23 ↓39%
      22 ↓57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑61%
      13 ↓64%
      Drugs
      5 ↓55%
      6 ↓40%
      Public Order
      34 ↓19%
      20 ↓26%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      67 ↑139%
      18 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑50%
      3 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Virginia Water is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 36/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Finchampstead safer than Virginia Water?

      Finchampstead has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 582 crimes in the last 12 months. Virginia Water has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 284 crimes. Virginia Water scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Finchampstead vs Virginia Water?

      Finchampstead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Virginia Water shows -29.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Finchampstead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (210 incidents). In Virginia Water, it is Violent Crime (106 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Finchampstead recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Virginia Water recorded 46. 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 Finchampstead vs Virginia Water?

      Violent crime in Finchampstead totalled 210 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 106 in Virginia Water. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Finchampstead recorded 609 crimes (now 582, a change of -4.4%). Virginia Water recorded 405 crimes previously (now 284, -29.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Finchampstead 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. Finchampstead has a resolution rate of 34.8% and Virginia Water has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Finchampstead and Virginia Water?

      Finchampstead falls within the Thames Valley 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 Finchampstead 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 Finchampstead or Virginia Water on a crime map?

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