Godalming vs Midhurst — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Godalming

GU7 · Surrey

74

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Shoplifting12
  • Other crime7

Midhurst

GU29 · West Sussex

19

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Robbery1

Midhurst has less crime — 19 vs 74 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Godalming recorded substantially more crime than Midhurst in February 2026 — 74 incidents compared to 19, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Godalming sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Other crime (7), while Midhurst has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Robbery (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Godalming or Midhurst safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Midhurst recorded fewer crimes than Godalming — 19 vs 74 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Midhurst is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Godalming saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other crime while Midhurst had more Anti-social behaviour and Robbery. Overall, Midhurst recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 74).

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