Total Crime Rate
22.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
7.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Martens Place area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse , and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 361 local areas in Waverley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Martens Place (GU7 2JA) in the last 12 months was 22.1 per 1,000 residents and was 54.4% lower than the Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse average (48.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Martens Place (GU7 2JA), the main crime hotspot is near Old Station Way. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Elizabeth Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Hallam Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Tottenham Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Old Station Way | — |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Old Station Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Old Station Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Old Station Way | Awaiting court outcome |
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