Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU7 · Surrey
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CR4 · Greater London
434
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Godalming has less crime — 69 vs 434 incidents in April 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Godalming in April 2026 — 434 incidents compared to 69, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Godalming sees higher rates of Public order (12), while Merton has more Criminal damage & arson (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 April 2026 Police data, Godalming recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 69 vs 434 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Godalming is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Godalming saw higher rates of Public order while Merton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Godalming recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 434).