Godalming Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Godalming’s crime profile in March 2025 was shaped by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20% of all reported crimes, followed closely by vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 50% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, a figure that reflects the town’s broader safety profile. This lower rate may be partly attributed to Godalming’s character as a commuter-oriented built-up area within Waverley, where suburban infrastructure and community-focused policing likely contribute to reduced crime. Seasonal factors also played a role, with the transition to spring potentially influencing patterns—longer evenings and clock changes may have altered outdoor activity. Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20% of incidents, was 105% above the UK average, a divergence that could be linked to the town’s proximity to major transport routes or high-value car ownership in the area. In contrast, violent crimes, which often dominate urban crime profiles, were significantly below the UK average, suggesting a combination of effective local interventions and the area’s demographic makeup. The interplay between these factors highlights the complexity of Godalming’s crime picture, where localized trends often diverge from national averages.

March 2025 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour, other theft, and burglary, with anti-social behaviour rising by 166.7% compared to February. This surge, from three to eight incidents, may partly explain the overall 21.6% rise in the area’s crime rate. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 30.8%, a decline that aligns with the broader trend of lower crime rates in Godalming compared to the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, was 105% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 71% below average for violence and sexual offences. These disparities underscore the area’s unique crime profile, where property-related offences, particularly vehicle crime, stand out as a local concern. For residents, the 166.7% increase in anti-social behaviour is a concrete data point that may warrant closer attention from local authorities.

Godalming’s crime rate in March 2025 rose 21.6% compared to February, climbing from 3.2 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents. While this increase appears modest, it reflects a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day in March, a figure that, when scaled to the population of 11,597, translates to one reported crime for every 258 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Godalming compared to the UK average. The rise in anti-social behaviour and other theft, coupled with the decline in drug-related incidents, suggests a dynamic interplay between local activity and enforcement priorities. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that, despite the 21.6% increase, Godalming remains significantly safer than the UK average, with its overall rate still 50% below the national figure. This contrast reinforces the area’s unique position as a place where crime remains a rare occurrence, even as local patterns evolve.