Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU34 · Hampshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU7 · Surrey
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Alton has less crime — 43 vs 69 incidents in April 2026.
Godalming recorded notably higher crime than Alton in April 2026 — 69 vs 43 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alton sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Godalming has more Public order (12). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Alton recorded fewer crimes than Godalming — 43 vs 69 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Alton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Alton saw higher rates of Other theft while Godalming had more Public order. Overall, Alton recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 69).