Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR2 · Greater London
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU25 · Surrey
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Virginia Water has less crime — 23 vs 95 incidents in February 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Virginia Water in February 2026 — 95 incidents compared to 23, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Drugs (8), while Virginia Water has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Virginia Water recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 23 vs 95 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Virginia Water is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Drugs while Virginia Water had more Other theft. Overall, Virginia Water recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 95).