Virginia Water Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Virginia Water’s February 2026 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents places it 28.1% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low level of criminal activity for this built-up area within Runnymede. The breakdown reveals a distinct imbalance between crime types, with violent crimes—specifically violence and sexual offences—accounting for 41.4% of all incidents (12 cases), compared to property crimes, which made up 27.6% (8 cases). This suggests that personal safety concerns may be more pressing than property-related risks in the area, a pattern that could be influenced by the local population’s demographics or the nature of the built environment. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.9 per 1,000, were 18% below the UK average, a figure that may be attributed to the area’s suburban character, which typically correlates with lower rates of severe violence. However, the dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with broader UK trends, where property crime often exceeds violent crime in many regions. This divergence could be linked to local factors, such as the presence of schools or community hubs that may contribute to higher interpersonal interactions. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may also play a role, as reduced opportunities for property crime (e.g. fewer outdoor events) could shift focus toward interpersonal conflicts or anti-social behaviour. Indeed, anti-social behaviour (5 cases, 17.2% of total) and public order offences (4 cases, 13.8%) were notable, with the latter exceeding the UK average by 46%. These figures suggest that while the area is generally safe, targeted efforts may be needed to address specific issues like noise complaints or disorderly conduct, which can affect local quality of life. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the dominance of violent over property crime, illustrates an area where community cohesion and policing strategies likely play a critical role in maintaining security, even as seasonal and local factors introduce variability.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both doubling compared to January, and anti-social behaviour rising by two-thirds. This contrasted with a 7.7% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which remained the most common category at 12 incidents (41.4% of total). The violent crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 was 18% below the UK average, highlighting Virginia Water’s relative safety in this category. However, public order offences—4 incidents—were 46% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, suggesting localized pressures in this area. For residents, the sharp rise in shoplifting from zero to one incident is a concrete example of how specific issues can emerge quickly, even in areas with otherwise low crime rates. These fluctuations may reflect seasonal factors, such as the pre-spring lull affecting retail activity or transient populations in the area.

Virginia Water’s February 2026 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents reflects a 7.3% increase from the previous month’s 4.2 per 1,000. While this upward shift is modest, it underscores the need for continued monitoring of local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that may feel low to residents but aligns with the area’s generally secure environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 220 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents in relation to the local population. Given the area’s built-up nature within Runnymede, a commuter-oriented suburb, the low crime rate and relatively small monthly exposure suggest that community-focused policing and the area’s infrastructure may be contributing to stability. However, the month-on-month increase in specific categories, such as anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, warrants attention to whether temporary factors—like seasonal transitions or local events—are influencing these trends.