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 July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Godalming Central and Ockford crime rate of 4.87 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Godalming Central and Ockford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pound Lane with total crimes: 4
  • South Street with total crimes: 3
  • The Horseshoe 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 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 July 2025 the Godalming Central and Ockford has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 4.87 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Godalming Central and Ockford)CrimesRank (Godalming Central and Ockford)CrimesRank (Godalming Central and Ockford)
Farnham Castle59 1593 1533 1
Bramley, Busbridge and Hascombe16 17344 5422 3
Haslemere East and Grayswood24 12438 3422 4
Cranleigh West35 3305 8383 6
Farnham Moor Park27 10355 4395 5
Godalming Binscombe34 4195 17186 16
Farnham Upper Hale31 5283 10206 14
Haslemere Critchmere and Shottermill30 6344 6310 8
Godalming Farncombe and Catteshall19 13330 7378 7
Farnham Firgrove29 7265 11271 10
Milford28 8221 15300 9
Farnham Weybourne and Badshot Lea26 11299 9233 11
Cranleigh East28 9237 13181 17
Frensham, Dockenfield and Tilford10 22223 14227 12
Elstead and Thursley13 19237 12210 13
Hindhead18 14168 22138 23
Witley and Hambledon7 25169 21203 15
Alfold, Cranleigh Rural and Ellens Green17 15213 16169 21
Farnham Wrecclesham and Rowledge16 16193 18170 19
Farnham Hale and Heath End9 24160 23177 18
Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone15 18187 19170 20
Chiddingfold and Dunsfold13 20183 20166 22
Godalming Holloway12 21100 25116 24
Farnham Bourne9 2385 26104 26
Godalming Charterhouse5 26120 24105 25
Ewhurst5 2759 2985 27
Shamley Green and Cranleigh North5 2876 2758 28
Blackheath and Wonersh2 2975 2853 29

Godalming Central and Ockford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202510
May 202526
April 202510
March 20257
February 20256
January 202514
December 20243
November 202417
October 202414
September 202416
August 202422

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 202516
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Godalming Central and Ockford in July 2025

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

1. Pound Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. South Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. The Horseshoe (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. High Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Borough Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wharf Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Woolsack Way (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1

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