Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH3 · Bournemouth
267
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU7 · Surrey
72
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Godalming has less crime — 72 vs 267 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Godalming in March 2026 — 267 incidents compared to 72, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (63), while Godalming has more Public order (10). 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 March 2026 Police data, Godalming recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 72 vs 267 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Godalming is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Godalming had more Public order. Overall, Godalming recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 267).