Crime in Godalming: statistics, rates and trends
580 crimes were recorded in Godalming in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Godalming at a glance
- Crime trends in Godalming
- Types of crime in Godalming
- Godalming compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Godalming
- Streets with the most crime in Godalming
- What happened after crimes were reported in Godalming
- Demographics of Godalming
- Questions about crime in Godalming
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (197), anti-social behaviour (80), public order (65) and shoplifting (65) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,206th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Godalming | Waverley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 580 | 5,917 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.5 | 44.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,465 | 134,284 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Godalming of any year here (580 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 580 | 46.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 592 | 47.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 638 | 51.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 640 | 51.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 788 | 63.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 883 | 70.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,017 | 81.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,063 | 85.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 881 | 70.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 69 |
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (64% below) and criminal damage and arson (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 45 to 65 and shoplifting rose from 51 to 65, while criminal damage and arson fell from 59 to 35 and vehicle crime fell from 32 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 197 | 15.8 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 6.4 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Public order | 65 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 5.2 | 8.5 | +27% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.0 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Drugs | 32 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 1.8 | 5.0 | -31% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Godalming; the highest is Guildford (104.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bramley and Wonersh (32.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Godalming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farncombe | 490 | 39.7 | -15% |
| Milford and Witley | 277 | 51.6 | +11% |
| Bramley and Wonersh | 166 | 32.6 | -30% |
| Guildford | 8,387 | 104.6 | +125% |
| Cranleigh | 578 | 43.9 | -6% |
| Ash and Ash Vale | 1,397 | 49.4 | +6% |
| Hindhead | 262 | 45.6 | -2% |
| Aldershot | 3,808 | 86.2 | +85% |
Of the 2 areas within Godalming, Godalming Central & Ockford had the highest crime rate (78.8 per 1,000) and Godalming Holloway the lowest (16.6), 5 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godalming Central & Ockford | Neighbourhood | 5,952 | 469 | 78.8 |
| Godalming Holloway | Neighbourhood | 4,527 | 75 | 16.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Godalming over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Pound Lane | 25 |
| On or near Woolsack Way | 24 |
| On or near Wharf Street | 22 |
| On or near Field View Cottages | 19 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 18 |
| On or near Borough Road | 14 |
| On or near Bridge Road | 13 |
Of the 500 crimes in Godalming with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 80 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 160 | 32.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 153 | 30.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 17.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 6.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Godalming has an estimated population of 12,465 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (54%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (9.8%, against 18.2%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Godalming average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Godalming | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Godalming a safe place to live?
Godalming recorded 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,206th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Godalming?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 197 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Godalming going up or down?
Recorded crime in Godalming was down 2% on the year before: 580 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 592 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Godalming?
About 12,465 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Godalming?
Godalming is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.