Virginia Water Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, Virginia Water's crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents placed it 25.6% below the UK average, highlighting a safer environment compared to national trends. Translating this rate into everyday risk, the area experienced one reported crime for every 163 residents over the month—a figure that, while low, invites consideration of how residents perceive safety. The most common crimes were burglary (23.1% of total), anti-social behaviour (18.0%), and other theft (18.0%), with burglary rates standing out as 367% above the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect local characteristics, such as the presence of residential properties that are more attractive to burglars. Seasonal factors may also play a role, as June marks the start of summer, when longer days and increased tourism could influence crime patterns. However, violent crime remained lower than the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 60% below the national rate. The mix of crime types suggests a balance between property and non-violent offences, with anti-social behaviour and public order crimes also contributing to the profile. While the overall rate remains low, the sharp increase in burglary from May to June raises questions about temporary factors that may have influenced criminal activity, such as seasonal transitions or changes in resident behaviour.

June 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with burglary rates surging by 800% compared to May, rising from one to nine incidents. This sharp increase, coupled with a 600% rise in other thefts, points to a notable shift in criminal activity. While violent crime remained stable at seven incidents, burglary rates in Virginia Water were 367% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories such as anti-social behaviour, which fell by 30% and remained 21% below the UK average. The 100% increase in theft from the person, though a single incident, may signal heightened vulnerability during summer activities. These fluctuations underscore the area's unique dynamics, where property crime spikes sharply while other categories align more closely with national trends. Residents may want to remain vigilant, particularly in areas with higher property values, as the data suggests a marked vulnerability to burglary despite overall low crime rates.

Virginia Water's crime rate in June 2024 rose by 39.4% compared to the previous month, climbing from 4.4 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 8.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local rate translates to roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that may seem low but warrants attention given the month-on-month shift. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for every 163 residents, a monthly exposure that provides context for local risk. This statistic, when considered alongside the population of 6,373, suggests that while the area is not immune to crime, the scale remains manageable for a built-up area with a relatively small population. The increase from May to June may reflect seasonal patterns, such as extended daylight hours or changing resident activity, though no definitive causal link can be drawn from the data alone.