Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU7 · Surrey
74
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Godalming has less crime — 74 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Godalming in February 2026 — 432 incidents compared to 74, a 5.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Godalming sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Other crime (7), while Merton has more Anti-social behaviour (94) and Public order (37). Godalming is below the national average while Merton is above, making Godalming the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Godalming recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 74 vs 432 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Godalming is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Godalming saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other crime while Merton had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Godalming recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 432).