Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU7 · Surrey
74
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU23 · Surrey
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ripley has less crime — 21 vs 74 incidents in February 2026.
Godalming recorded substantially more crime than Ripley in February 2026 — 74 incidents compared to 21, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Godalming sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (26) and Shoplifting (12), while Ripley has more Other theft (6) and Anti-social behaviour (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ripley recorded fewer crimes than Godalming — 21 vs 74 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Ripley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Godalming saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Ripley had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ripley recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 74).