Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH11 · Bournemouth
204
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU7 · Surrey
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Godalming has less crime — 69 vs 204 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Godalming in April 2026 — 204 incidents compared to 69, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Godalming has more Public order (12). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Godalming is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Godalming recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 69 vs 204 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Godalming is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Godalming had more Public order. Overall, Godalming recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 204).