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Crime in Virginia Water

Virginia Water had 134 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 68.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 9 Runnymede areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% below the middle Runnymede area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

GU25, Runnymede · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Virginia Water

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68.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 9Runnymede rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common41 in 3 months

Month by month

43 Mar 38 Apr 45 May 38 Jun 40 Jul 56 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Virginia Water. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4131%
anti-social behaviour2821%
public order1914%
theft1310%
criminal damage118%
vehicle crime86%
burglary64%
other crime43%

Virginia Water against Runnymede

TypeVirginia Water per 1,000Middle Runnymede areaChange
Violence20.930.7▼ 15%
Burglary3.11.9–
Vehicle crime4.13.4–
Anti-social behaviour14.319.9▼ 3%
Theft and robbery6.68.7▼ 13%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Pooley Green126▼ 2%
Egham105.1▼ 13%
Englefield Green85.9▼ 31%
Virginia Water68.4▲ 6%
Trumps Green64.5▲ 7%
See every Runnymede area ranked on the crime in Runnymede page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Virginia Water a safe area?

Virginia Water had about 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 9 Runnymede areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Virginia Water?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (41), followed by anti-social behaviour (28) and public order (19).