Ashford vs Dorking Rural East

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Ashford Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Dorking Rural East Surrey Police

      Ashford vs Dorking Rural East Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Ashford
      Surrey Police
      2,135 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.2% trend
      18.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      Dorking Rural East
      Surrey Police
      849 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.9% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashford
      B Dorking Rural East
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,135
      849
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,301
      752
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.2%
      ↑12.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.6%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashford
      B Dorking Rural East
      Violent Crime
      730 ↓4%
      218 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      330 ↓9%
      259 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      141 ↓1%
      59 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      116 ↓28%
      44 ↑2%
      Burglary
      91 ↓7%
      28 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      148 ↓1%
      58 ↓6%
      Drugs
      71 ↑18%
      14 ↑17%
      Public Order
      176 ↓3%
      61 ↓2%
      Robbery
      18 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      225 ↓13%
      78 ↑30%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓47%
      7 ↑600%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑11%
      5 ↑400%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      53 ↓18%
      12 ↓8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dorking Rural East is the safer choice — scoring 17/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashford safer than Dorking Rural East?

      Ashford has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,135 crimes in the last 12 months. Dorking Rural East has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 849 crimes. Dorking Rural East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashford vs Dorking Rural East?

      Ashford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dorking Rural East shows +12.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashford and Dorking Rural East?

      In Ashford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (730 incidents). In Dorking Rural East, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (259 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashford and Dorking Rural East?

      Ashford recorded 330 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dorking Rural East recorded 259. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Ashford vs Dorking Rural East?

      Violent crime in Ashford totalled 730 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 218 in Dorking Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashford and Dorking Rural East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashford recorded 2,301 crimes (now 2,135, a change of -7.2%). Dorking Rural East recorded 752 crimes previously (now 849, +12.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashford and Dorking Rural East?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Ashford has a resolution rate of 18.6% and Dorking Rural East has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashford and Dorking Rural East?

      Ashford falls within the Surrey Police boundary. Dorking Rural East is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ashford and Dorking Rural East?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Ashford or Dorking Rural East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashford and Dorking Rural East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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