Croydon vs Godalming — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Croydon

CR9 · Greater London

1,065

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences281
  • Anti-social behaviour214
  • Shoplifting133

Godalming

GU7 · Surrey

74

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Shoplifting12
  • Criminal damage & arson7

Godalming has less crime — 74 vs 1,065 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Godalming in February 2026 — 1,065 incidents compared to 74, a 14.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (214), while Godalming has more Criminal damage & arson (7). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon or Godalming safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Godalming recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 74 vs 1,065 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Godalming is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Croydon and Godalming?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Godalming had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Godalming recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 1,065).

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