Crime Rate in Dorking South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dorking South

The total recorded crimes in Dorking South, Mole Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dorking South crime rate of 5.15 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Dorking South, encompassing approximately 13,975 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Dorking South Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • South Terrace with total crimes: 8
  • Pledges Yard with total crimes: 8
  • Beresford Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Dorking South?

To understand the safety of Dorking South, we need to analyze Dorking South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Mole Valley:

    • In 2024, Dorking South reported a higher crime volume than the Mole Valley average, with 732 crimes compared to 283. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dorking South witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dorking South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mole Valley average, with 618 crimes compared to 269. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dorking South witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mole Valley, Dorking South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Dorking South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dorking South has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 5.15 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Mole Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Dorking South crimes were 732. The crime rate of Dorking South in 2024 was 52.38 (year) or 4.36 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dorking South were around 618 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.22 (year) or 3.69 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mole Valley)CrimesRank (Mole Valley)CrimesRank (Mole Valley)
Leatherhead North111 11,152 11,108 1
Dorking North36 6437 4432 3
Holmwoods50 3498 3423 4
Leatherhead South39 4329 5374 5
Bookham South38 5260 8259 7
Charlwood35 7311 6355 6
Bookham North33 8300 7255 8
Ashtead Village20 10225 10247 9
Fetcham East14 14231 9178 12
Ashtead Common23 9103 19122 15
Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland15 13152 15196 10
Capel, Leigh and Newdigate13 15204 11179 11
Ashtead Park16 11161 14175 13
Box Hill and Headley15 12165 12115 18
Westcott11 16165 13116 17
Okewood6 1984 21130 14
Fetcham West6 20104 18117 16
Beare Green10 17127 1687 20
Mickleham, Westhumble and Pixham10 18127 17104 19
Leith Hill3 2186 2059 21

Dorking South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202528
January 202514
December 202437
November 202418
October 202416
September 202425
August 202417
July 202429
June 202436
May 202427
April 202421

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202523
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
June 20242

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20248
July 202410
June 202428
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 202416
May 20244
April 202413

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Dorking South in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dorking South postcode area is presented below.

1. South Terrace (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Pledges Yard (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Beresford Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. West Bank (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Barrington Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Chequers Place (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Butter Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Nower Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Harrow Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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