Godalming, Surrey: crime and schools at a glance

336 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Godalming in the 12 months to August 2026, about 28 a month. That puts it 25th of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is close to the median town. The most recent months were 42% higher than the months before.

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Schools

Godalming has 7 state primary schools within 1 mile and 2 state secondary schools within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is Moss Lane School (47 m). The nearest state secondary is Broadwater School (1.4 mi).

Frequently asked questions

How much crime is there in Godalming?

336 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Godalming in the 12 months to August 2026, about 28 a month. That puts it 25th of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is close to the median town. The most recent months were 42% higher than the months before.

What are the most common crimes in Godalming?

The most common recorded categories within 600 m of the centre are violent crime (30%), shoplifting (16%), anti-social behaviour (13%).

Are there good schools near Godalming?

Godalming has 7 state primary schools within 1 mile and 2 state secondary schools within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is Moss Lane School (47 m). The nearest state secondary is Broadwater School (1.4 mi). School quality is not rated here: check Ofsted and the school’s own information before deciding.

Nearby towns

• Guildford – 49th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
• Ash – 13th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
• Cranleigh – 12th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
• Ripley – 7th of 49 for lowest recorded crime

Crime data to August 2026; school list from DfE data built 2026-10-24. Updated monthly.