Crime Rate in Dorking North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dorking North

The total recorded crimes in Dorking North, Mole Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dorking North crime rate of 4.54 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 North, encompassing approximately 7,492 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Dorking North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • St Martins Mews with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dorking North?

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

  • Relative to Mole Valley:

    • In 2024, Dorking North reported a higher crime volume than the Mole Valley average, with 437 crimes compared to 283. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dorking North witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Mole Valley.

    • In 2023, Dorking North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mole Valley average, with 432 crimes compared to 269. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dorking North witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Mole Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dorking North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dorking North has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 4.54 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Mole Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Dorking North crimes were 437. The crime rate of Dorking North in 2024 was 58.33 (year) or 4.86 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dorking North were around 432 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.66 (year) or 4.81 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dorking North)CrimesRank (Dorking North)CrimesRank (Dorking North)
Leatherhead North128 11,152 11,108 1
Dorking South64 2732 2618 2
Holmwoods51 3498 3423 4
Bookham North44 4300 7255 8
Leatherhead South29 7329 5374 5
Bookham South34 5260 8259 7
Charlwood14 14311 6355 6
Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland26 8152 15196 10
Ashtead Village19 10225 10247 9
Fetcham East17 11231 9178 12
Capel, Leigh and Newdigate20 9204 11179 11
Box Hill and Headley15 12165 12115 18
Ashtead Park14 13161 14175 13
Westcott10 18165 13116 17
Okewood13 1584 21130 14
Ashtead Common11 16103 19122 15
Fetcham West7 20104 18117 16
Beare Green9 19127 1687 20
Mickleham, Westhumble and Pixham11 17127 17104 19
Leith Hill5 2186 2059 21

Dorking North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 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 (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 20257
April 202511
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 202411
October 20246
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
March 20255
February 20254
December 20243
October 20248
August 20242

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Dorking North in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. St Martins Mews (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. High Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pilgrim Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Archway Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chapel Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Myrtle Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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