Virginia Water Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

September 2023 marked a continuation of Virginia Water's generally low crime profile, with an overall rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents—48.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure places the area among the safest in the country, a trend consistent with its character as a built-up residential area within Runnymede. The breakdown of crimes revealed that violence and sexual offences accounted for 26.9% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 19.2%, and burglary and criminal damage each at 15.4%. These patterns align with the area's demographics, where the absence of major commercial or nightlife hubs likely contributes to lower rates of violence and public order offences. Seasonal factors in September, including the return to school and university freshers' week, may have temporarily influenced anti-social behaviour rates. drop from August suggests that community-focused initiatives or natural seasonal transitions could be at play. The area's relatively high burglary rate compared to the UK average (87% above) may be explained by the concentration of residential properties in a compact built-up area, where targeted theft could be more feasible. However, the overall trend remains one of safety, with the area's crime profile continuing to reflect the characteristics of a low-density, suburban environment where crime prevention measures appear to be effective.

September 2023 saw a stark contrast in crime trends within Virginia Water, with burglary and criminal damage both surging by 100% compared to August. This spike, however, was offset by a significant 44.4% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from nine incidents to five. The area's violent crime rate also decreased by 12.5%, with violence and sexual offences dropping from eight to seven. Virginia Water's rate for violence and sexual offences (1.1 per 1,000) is 60% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a gap that highlights the area's comparative safety in this category. Meanwhile, the rate for burglary (0.6 per 1,000) is 87% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, suggesting a unique local dynamic that may be influenced by factors such as property density or seasonal changes. These shifts, while significant, remain within a broader context of overall crime decline.

Virginia Water's crime rate in September 2023 dropped to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 21.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.2. This decline places the area firmly below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, with a 48.8% gap that underscores its relative safety. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of one crime reported per day in September, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 245 residents. Given the area's population of 6,373, this suggests that the vast majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a monthly basis. While the rate remains low, the increase in burglary and criminal damage by 100% compared to August raises questions about local factors, such as seasonal transitions or changes in property security practices. These shifts, however, remain isolated to specific categories and do not undermine the broader trend of declining crime in the area.