Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR0 · Greater London
684
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU7 · Surrey
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Godalming has less crime — 69 vs 684 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Godalming in April 2026 — 684 incidents compared to 69, a 9.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (99), while Godalming has more Public order (12). Croydon 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 Croydon — 69 vs 684 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Godalming is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Godalming had more Public order. Overall, Godalming recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 684).