Dorking Rural West vs Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Dorking Rural West Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood Surrey Police

      Dorking Rural West vs Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Dorking Rural West
      Surrey Police
      487 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      15.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood
      Surrey Police
      346 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      16.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dorking Rural West
      B Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      487
      346
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      509
      341
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.3%
      ↑1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.9%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dorking Rural West
      B Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood
      Violent Crime
      167 ↓15%
      167 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      114 ↑28%
      51 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓28%
      17 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓7%
      11 ↑57%
      Burglary
      38 ↑6%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↑12%
      16 ↓47%
      Drugs
      8 ↑0%
      14 ↑600%
      Public Order
      43 ↓20%
      42 ↑50%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓13%
      12 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 42/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dorking Rural West safer than Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood?

      Dorking Rural West has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 487 crimes in the last 12 months. Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 346 crimes. Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dorking Rural West vs Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood?

      Dorking Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood shows +1.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dorking Rural West and Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood?

      In Dorking Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 incidents). In Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood, it is Violent Crime (167 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dorking Rural West and Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood?

      Dorking Rural West recorded 114 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood recorded 51. 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 Dorking Rural West vs Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood?

      Violent crime in Dorking Rural West totalled 167 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 167 in Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dorking Rural West and Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dorking Rural West recorded 509 crimes (now 487, a change of -4.3%). Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood recorded 341 crimes previously (now 346, +1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dorking Rural West and Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood?

      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. Dorking Rural West has a resolution rate of 15.9% and Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dorking Rural West and Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood?

      Dorking Rural West falls within the Surrey Police boundary. Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood 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 Dorking Rural West and Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood?

      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 Dorking Rural West or Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dorking Rural West and Goodwyns, Chart Downs & North Holmwood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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