Marlow South West Rural vs Virginia Water

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Marlow South West Rural Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Virginia Water Surrey Police

      Marlow South West Rural vs Virginia Water Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Marlow South West Rural
      Thames Valley Police
      374 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.7% trend
      33.3% 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 Marlow South West Rural
      B Virginia Water
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      374
      284
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      573
      405
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓34.7%
      ↓29.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marlow South West Rural
      B Virginia Water
      Violent Crime
      146 ↓33%
      106 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↓14%
      46 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      58 ↓30%
      27 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓53%
      16 ↑7%
      Burglary
      13 ↓35%
      22 ↓57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↓53%
      13 ↓64%
      Drugs
      9 ↓53%
      6 ↓40%
      Public Order
      25 ↓36%
      20 ↓26%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑17%
      18 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓43%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓31%
      3 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marlow South West Rural safer than Virginia Water?

      Marlow South West Rural has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 374 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 Marlow South West Rural vs Virginia Water?

      Marlow South West Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -34.7% — 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 Marlow South West Rural and Virginia Water?

      In Marlow South West Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (146 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 Marlow South West Rural and Virginia Water?

      Marlow South West Rural recorded 50 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 Marlow South West Rural vs Virginia Water?

      Violent crime in Marlow South West Rural totalled 146 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 Marlow South West Rural and Virginia Water in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marlow South West Rural recorded 573 crimes (now 374, a change of -34.7%). Virginia Water recorded 405 crimes previously (now 284, -29.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marlow South West Rural 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. Marlow South West Rural has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Virginia Water has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marlow South West Rural and Virginia Water?

      Marlow South West Rural 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 Marlow South West Rural 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 Marlow South West Rural or Virginia Water on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marlow South West Rural and Virginia Water. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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