Wycombe West vs Virginia Water

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Wycombe West Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Virginia Water Surrey Police

      Wycombe West vs Virginia Water Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Wycombe West
      Thames Valley Police
      2,773 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.7% trend
      25.4% 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 Wycombe West
      B Virginia Water
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,773
      284
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,140
      405
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.7%
      ↓29.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.4%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wycombe West
      B Virginia Water
      Violent Crime
      989 ↓15%
      106 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      403 ↓6%
      46 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      247 ↑2%
      27 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      165 ↓11%
      16 ↑7%
      Burglary
      74 ↑16%
      22 ↓57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      196 ↓14%
      13 ↓64%
      Drugs
      168 ↑22%
      6 ↓40%
      Public Order
      172 ↓26%
      20 ↓26%
      Robbery
      31 ↑48%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      238 ↓29%
      18 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓57%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓40%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↓24%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      55 ↑8%
      3 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Virginia Water is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wycombe West safer than Virginia Water?

      Wycombe West has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,773 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 Wycombe West vs Virginia Water?

      Wycombe West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.7% — 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 Wycombe West and Virginia Water?

      In Wycombe West , the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (989 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 Wycombe West and Virginia Water?

      Wycombe West recorded 403 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 Wycombe West vs Virginia Water?

      Violent crime in Wycombe West totalled 989 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 Wycombe West and Virginia Water in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wycombe West recorded 3,140 crimes (now 2,773, a change of -11.7%). Virginia Water recorded 405 crimes previously (now 284, -29.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wycombe West 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. Wycombe West has a resolution rate of 25.4% and Virginia Water has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wycombe West and Virginia Water?

      Wycombe West 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 Wycombe West 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 Wycombe West or Virginia Water on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wycombe West 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.