Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU7 · Surrey
74
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Blackwater and Hawley has less crime — 41 vs 74 incidents in February 2026.
Godalming recorded notably higher crime than Blackwater and Hawley in February 2026 — 74 vs 41 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Godalming has more Shoplifting (12) and Other crime (7). 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, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer crimes than Godalming — 41 vs 74 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Blackwater and Hawley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blackwater and Hawley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Godalming had more Shoplifting and Other crime. Overall, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 74).