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. 487 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Dorking Rural West has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.
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. This is a decrease of 4.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (509 crimes).
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. This accounts for 34.3% of all reported crimes in the area.
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% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.
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 in Dorking Rural West resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.
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 114 incidents.
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 data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month 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 using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.