Dorking Rural West vs Chiddingly and East Hoathly

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Dorking Rural West Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Chiddingly and East Hoathly Sussex Police

      Dorking Rural West vs Chiddingly and East Hoathly Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Dorking Rural West
      Surrey Police
      289 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Chiddingly and East Hoathly
      Sussex Police
      76 crimes / 12m
      ↓50.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dorking Rural West
      B Chiddingly and East Hoathly
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      289
      76
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      469
      153
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38.4%
      ↓50.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dorking Rural West
      B Chiddingly and East Hoathly
      Violent Crime
      100 ↓42%
      40 ↓30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↓34%
      6 ↓65%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓48%
      8 ↓53%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓48%
      2 ↓75%
      Burglary
      29 ↑21%
      5 ↓69%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↓40%
      5 ↓69%
      Drugs
      1 ↓91%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      26 ↓38%
      6 ↓45%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓67%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chiddingly and East Hoathly is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 63/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dorking Rural West safer than Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      Dorking Rural West has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 289 crimes in the last 12 months. Chiddingly and East Hoathly has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 76 crimes. Chiddingly and East Hoathly scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dorking Rural West vs Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      Dorking Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Chiddingly and East Hoathly shows -50.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dorking Rural West and Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      In Dorking Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (100 incidents). In Chiddingly and East Hoathly, it is Violent Crime (40 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dorking Rural West and Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      Dorking Rural West recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chiddingly and East Hoathly recorded 6. 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 Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      Violent crime in Dorking Rural West totalled 100 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 40 in Chiddingly and East Hoathly. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dorking Rural West and Chiddingly and East Hoathly in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dorking Rural West recorded 469 crimes (now 289, a change of -38.4%). Chiddingly and East Hoathly recorded 153 crimes previously (now 76, -50.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dorking Rural West and Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      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 0% and Chiddingly and East Hoathly has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dorking Rural West and Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      Dorking Rural West falls within the Surrey Police boundary. Chiddingly and East Hoathly is covered by Sussex 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 Chiddingly and East Hoathly?

      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 Chiddingly and East Hoathly on a crime map?

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

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