Crime Rates at May Close, Godalming, GU7 2NU

May Close area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Godalming Binscombe & Charterhouse , and the 138th lowest crime rate of 361 local areas in Waverley .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around May Close (GU7 2NU) in the last 12 months was 23.2 per 1,000 residents and was 52.3% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around May Close (GU7 2NU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Whitebeam Way, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ockford Ridge (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.