Godalming Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour emerged as the dominant crime category in Godalming during March 2023, contributing to 33.3% of all reported incidents. This category, at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, was 4% below the UK average, reflecting a pattern consistent with the area’s character as a largely commuter-oriented town with limited concentrated nightlife. The overall crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents places Godalming 59.2% below the UK average, a figure that underscores the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement strategies. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and the lengthening of evenings, may have influenced anti-social behaviour, though the low rate of violent crime—0.3 per 1,000 residents, 89% below the UK average—suggests that the area’s demographics and infrastructure play a significant role in maintaining safety. Property crimes, including other theft and shoplifting, collectively accounted for 35.6% of incidents, but remained well below national levels. The data also reveals a marked absence of vehicle crime, which stood at 0.1 per 1,000 residents, 79% below the UK average, a trend likely attributable to the area’s lower population density and reduced urban congestion. These patterns illustrate a crime profile shaped by the town’s location and lifestyle, with anti-social behaviour dominating despite the overall low levels of more severe crimes.

March 2023 saw anti-social behaviour dominate the crime profile, accounting for 33.3% of all incidents. This category, at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, was 4% below the UK average, a contrast to bicycle theft, which stood at 0.1 per 1,000 residents—43% above the national figure. The balance between property and violent crime shifted further away from the UK norm, with violent crimes (0.3 per 1,000) 89% below the national rate. Such disparities highlight the area’s unique profile, where community-focused policing may play a role in reducing public order issues. A resident would find the low rate of violent crime particularly noteworthy, as it reflects a safer environment compared to the UK average. These trends suggest that local initiatives, combined with the area’s character as a commuter town with limited nightlife, may contribute to the subdued levels of more severe crimes.

Godalming's crime rate in March 2023 remains lower than the UK average, with 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 7.6. This equates to roughly one reported crime per day across the built-up area, a statistic that contextualises the low frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, 1 in 322 residents experienced a reported crime, a figure that underscores the relative safety of the area when compared to national benchmarks. The population context further highlights this: with 11,597 residents, the low volume of incidents translates to a manageable burden on local policing and community resources. Daily crime figures, while minimal, provide a tangible reference point for residents assessing their personal risk. This comparison reinforces that Godalming’s crime profile is consistently distinct from the UK average, particularly in categories such as violent crime and property theft, where local rates are significantly below national levels.