Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU7 · Surrey
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH17 · Poole
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Godalming has less crime — 69 vs 123 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Godalming in April 2026 — 123 vs 69 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Godalming sees higher rates of Public order (12), while Poole has more Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Godalming recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 69 vs 123 incidents. That is 44% 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 Poole had more Shoplifting. Overall, Godalming recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 123).