Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU7 · Surrey
74
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH12 · Poole
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Godalming has less crime — 74 vs 218 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Godalming in February 2026 — 218 incidents compared to 74, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Godalming sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (27). Godalming is below the national average while Poole 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 Poole — 74 vs 218 incidents. That is 66% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Godalming recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 218).