Windsor Central vs Virginia Water

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Windsor Central Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Virginia Water Surrey Police

      Windsor Central vs Virginia Water Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Windsor Central
      Thames Valley Police
      2,050 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.5% trend
      26.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Windsor Central
      B Virginia Water
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,050
      284
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,620
      405
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.5%
      ↓29.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Windsor Central
      B Virginia Water
      Violent Crime
      547 ↑13%
      106 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      259 ↑60%
      46 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      175 ↑23%
      27 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      143 ↑57%
      16 ↑7%
      Burglary
      55 ↑53%
      22 ↓57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      142 ↑42%
      13 ↓64%
      Drugs
      79 ↑27%
      6 ↓40%
      Public Order
      175 ↑21%
      20 ↓26%
      Robbery
      21 ↑40%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      264 ↑17%
      18 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      75 ↓7%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      78 ↑59%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑7%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑57%
      3 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Virginia Water is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Windsor Central safer than Virginia Water?

      Windsor Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,050 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 Windsor Central vs Virginia Water?

      Windsor Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Windsor Central and Virginia Water?

      In Windsor Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (547 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 Windsor Central and Virginia Water?

      Windsor Central recorded 259 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 Windsor Central vs Virginia Water?

      Violent crime in Windsor Central totalled 547 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 Windsor Central and Virginia Water in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Windsor Central recorded 1,620 crimes (now 2,050, a change of +26.5%). Virginia Water recorded 405 crimes previously (now 284, -29.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Windsor Central 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. Windsor Central has a resolution rate of 26.4% and Virginia Water has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Windsor Central and Virginia Water?

      Windsor Central 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 Windsor Central 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 Windsor Central or Virginia Water on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Windsor Central 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.