Crime Rate in Godalming Central and Ockford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Godalming Central and Ockford

The total recorded crimes in Godalming Central and Ockford, Waverley, UK in March 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Godalming Central and Ockford crime rate of 4.50 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 Godalming Central and Ockford, encompassing approximately 8,220 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Godalming Central and Ockford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Field View Cottages with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Godalming Central and Ockford?

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

  • Relative to Waverley:

    • In 2024, Godalming Central and Ockford reported a higher crime volume than the Waverley average, with 457 crimes compared to 238. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Godalming Central and Ockford witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 28 other cities.

    • In 2023, Godalming Central and Ockford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Waverley average, with 490 crimes compared to 237. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Godalming Central and Ockford witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 28 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Waverley, Godalming Central and Ockford has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Godalming Central and Ockford Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Godalming Central and Ockford has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 4.50 ranking 2th out of 28 in the Waverley, UK

In 2024, the total Godalming Central and Ockford crimes were 457. The crime rate of Godalming Central and Ockford in 2024 was 55.59 (year) or 4.63 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Waverley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Godalming Central and Ockford were around 490 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.61 (year) or 4.97 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Waverley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waverley)CrimesRank (Waverley)CrimesRank (Waverley)
Farnham Castle41 1593 1533 1
Bramley, Busbridge and Hascombe26 5344 5422 3
Haslemere East and Grayswood30 4438 3422 4
Haslemere Critchmere and Shottermill31 3344 6310 8
Farnham Moor Park19 10355 4395 5
Cranleigh West20 8305 8383 6
Farnham Firgrove21 6265 11271 10
Godalming Farncombe and Catteshall10 23330 7378 7
Milford21 7221 15300 9
Farnham Weybourne and Badshot Lea19 9299 9233 11
Farnham Upper Hale14 18283 10206 14
Farnham Hale and Heath End18 11160 23177 18
Frensham, Dockenfield and Tilford15 16223 14227 12
Elstead and Thursley17 13237 12210 13
Witley and Hambledon17 12169 21203 15
Cranleigh East15 15237 13181 17
Farnham Wrecclesham and Rowledge17 14193 18170 19
Godalming Binscombe10 24195 17186 16
Alfold, Cranleigh Rural and Ellens Green13 19213 16169 21
Hindhead14 17168 22138 23
Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone12 20187 19170 20
Chiddingfold and Dunsfold11 22183 20166 22
Farnham Bourne12 2185 26104 26
Godalming Holloway7 25100 25116 24
Godalming Charterhouse5 29120 24105 25
Shamley Green and Cranleigh North7 2676 2758 28
Ewhurst6 2759 2985 27
Blackheath and Wonersh6 2875 2853 29

Godalming Central and Ockford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, 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 (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 202514
December 20243
November 202417
October 202414
September 202416
August 202422
July 202413
June 202420
May 202410
April 202415

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 202411

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202416
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
November 20243
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Godalming Central and Ockford in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Godalming Central and Ockford postcode area is presented below.

1. Field View Cottages (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
2. High Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
5. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Bridge Mews (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Wharf Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Whitebeam Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Town End Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Windsor Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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