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 May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Godalming Central and Ockford crime rate of 8.76 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Godalming Central and Ockford Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 10
  • Whitebeam Way with total crimes: 8
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Waverley.

    • 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 areas in the Waverley.

  • 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 May 2025 the Godalming Central and Ockford has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 8.76 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Godalming Central and Ockford)CrimesRank (Godalming Central and Ockford)CrimesRank (Godalming Central and Ockford)
Farnham Castle47 3593 1533 1
Haslemere Critchmere and Shottermill49 2344 6310 8
Bramley, Busbridge and Hascombe45 4344 5422 3
Haslemere East and Grayswood21 13438 3422 4
Farnham Moor Park27 8355 4395 5
Cranleigh West41 5305 8383 6
Godalming Farncombe and Catteshall34 6330 7378 7
Milford27 7221 15300 9
Farnham Weybourne and Badshot Lea18 15299 9233 11
Farnham Firgrove27 9265 11271 10
Farnham Upper Hale12 18283 10206 14
Cranleigh East23 10237 13181 17
Godalming Binscombe21 11195 17186 16
Frensham, Dockenfield and Tilford14 16223 14227 12
Elstead and Thursley21 12237 12210 13
Hindhead18 14168 22138 23
Witley and Hambledon11 19169 21203 15
Alfold, Cranleigh Rural and Ellens Green11 20213 16169 21
Farnham Hale and Heath End13 17160 23177 18
Farnham Wrecclesham and Rowledge8 25193 18170 19
Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone9 23187 19170 20
Chiddingfold and Dunsfold8 24183 20166 22
Godalming Charterhouse11 21120 24105 25
Godalming Holloway11 22100 25116 24
Farnham Bourne7 2785 26104 26
Ewhurst7 2659 2985 27
Shamley Green and Cranleigh North5 2876 2758 28
Blackheath and Wonersh3 2975 2853 29

Godalming Central and Ockford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202510
March 20257
February 20256
January 202514
December 20243
November 202417
October 202414
September 202416
August 202422
July 202413
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
November 20243
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243

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
February 20251

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Godalming Central and Ockford in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Whitebeam Way (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Borough Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Wharf Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pound Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Field View Cottages (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Cliffe Rise (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Latimer Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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