Virginia Water Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Virginia Water's crime picture in January 2026, accounting for 48.2% of all reported crimes. This category, with 13 incidents at a rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents, remains 20% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 is 38.2% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer profile than the national norm. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by shorter daylight hours and reduced retail footfall—may partly explain the lower levels of property crime, which accounted for only 26% of total incidents. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, while smaller in volume, are notable for their above-average rates: public order offences are 43% higher than the UK average, a trend that could be linked to the area's suburban character and the presence of local amenities that attract transient populations. The crime mix shows a clear focus on violent incidents, which may be influenced by the area's demographics and the absence of major commercial hubs that typically drive property crime. This pattern is consistent with Virginia Water's status as a residential built-up area within Runnymede, where community-focused policing and lower population density likely contribute to the sustained safety record.

January 2026 saw sharp increases in theft from the person (+100%) and public order offences (+100%), both rising from zero to one and four incidents respectively. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 50%, reflecting a shift in the crime mix towards more immediate, community-based incidents. These changes contrast with declines in criminal damage and arson (-66.7%) and burglary (-60%), which fell to one and two incidents respectively. The violence and sexual offences category, while still the dominant crime type (48.2% of total), remains 20% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Conversely, public order offences in Virginia Water are 43% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's specific social dynamics. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person particularly noteworthy, as it highlights the need for vigilance during periods of heightened local activity.

Virginia Water's crime rate in January 2026 rose 12.5% from the previous month's 3.8 per 1,000 to 4.2 per 1,000. This upward shift aligns with the area's typical seasonal pattern, where post-holiday periods see fluctuating crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local risk. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 236 residents, highlighting the relatively low incidence of crime in this built-up area. This statistic contrasts with the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, where Virginia Water's rate remains 38.2% below. The population-scaled perspective underscores the area's safety profile. increase from December suggests the need for ongoing monitoring of emerging trends. The combination of low crime rates and the area's suburban character—characterised by residential stability and limited commercial density—likely contributes to the sustained safety record.