Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
145
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
GU7 · Surrey
72
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Godalming has less crime — 72 vs 145 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Godalming in March 2026 — 145 vs 72 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Godalming has more Public order (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Godalming recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 72 vs 145 incidents. That is 50% 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 145).