Crime Rate in Godstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Godstone

The total recorded crimes in Godstone, Tandridge, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Godstone crime rate of 8.82 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Godstone, encompassing approximately 4,193 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Godstone Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Selbourne Square with total crimes: 4
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Godstone?

To understand the safety of Godstone, we need to analyze Godstone crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Tandridge:

    • In 2024, Godstone reported a higher crime volume than the Tandridge average, with 624 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Godstone witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Tandridge.

    • In 2023, Godstone experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tandridge average, with 458 crimes compared to 297. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Godstone witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Tandridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tandridge, Godstone has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Godstone Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Godstone has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 8.82 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Tandridge, UK

In 2024, the total Godstone crimes were 624. The crime rate of Godstone in 2024 was 148.80 (year) or 12.40 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Tandridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Godstone were around 458 crimes with yearly crime rate of 109.21 (year) or 9.10 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Tandridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Godstone)CrimesRank (Godstone)CrimesRank (Godstone)
Oxted North and Tandridge47 3479 3504 1
Bletchingley and Nutfield50 1442 7449 3
Whyteleafe35 7492 2271 13
Valley47 2449 5351 8
Burstow, Horne and Outwood34 8473 4401 4
Harestone40 4359 10278 11
Westway31 10380 9400 5
Oxted South40 5399 8335 9
Felbridge10 17140 17382 6
Warlingham East and Chelsham and Farleigh31 11448 6372 7
Lingfield and Crowhurst31 9268 13262 14
Queens Park22 13344 11311 10
Tatsfield and Titsey9 18243 14276 12
Dormansland and Felcourt27 12321 12248 15
Portley20 14189 16184 16
Limpsfield12 16216 15167 17
Warlingham West17 15133 18156 18
Woldingham7 1976 1982 19
Chaldon5 2055 2059 20

Godstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202521
March 202516
February 202518
January 20255
December 202410
November 202426
October 202426
September 202417
August 202417
July 202416
June 202440
May 202416

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 202417
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
May 202410

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20256
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Godstone in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Godstone postcode area is presented below.

1. Selbourne Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Godstone Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Tylers Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oxted Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Byers Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Harcourt Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Anchor Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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