Is Dorking Rural West Safe?
Crime statistics for Dorking Rural West. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 487 total crimes recorded in Dorking Rural West
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Dorking Rural West — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dorking Rural West safe?
Dorking Rural West has a CrimeRadar safety score of 42/100, rated Below Average. A total of 487 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 4.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Dorking Rural West are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Dorking Rural West in the last 12 months?
487 crimes were recorded in Dorking Rural West in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 4.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (509 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 167 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Dorking Rural West?
The most common crime in Dorking Rural West is Violent Crime, with 167 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 34.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Dorking Rural West increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Dorking Rural West is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 4.3% — from 509 crimes in the previous 12 months to 487 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Dorking Rural West?
Dorking Rural West has a safety score of 42 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Dorking Rural West compare to the Surrey Police average?
Dorking Rural West has a safety score of 42/100, while the Surrey Police force area average is 14/100. Dorking Rural West is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Dorking Rural West?
15.9% of crimes recorded in Dorking Rural West resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Surrey Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Dorking Rural West?
167 violent crimes were recorded in Dorking Rural West in the last 12 months — representing 34.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 114 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Dorking Rural West last updated?
The crime data for Dorking Rural West was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Dorking Rural West with other areas?
You can compare Dorking Rural West with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.