Crime Rate in Dorking South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dorking South

The total recorded crimes in Dorking South, Mole Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dorking South crime rate of 4.58 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Dorking South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vincent View with total crimes: 5
  • Glenwood with total crimes: 3
  • Beresford Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Mole Valley.

    • 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 areas in the Mole Valley.

  • 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 July 2025 the Dorking South has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 4.58 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dorking South)CrimesRank (Dorking South)CrimesRank (Dorking South)
Leatherhead North128 11,152 11,108 1
Dorking North34 6437 4432 3
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 South 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20259
April 20251
March 20256
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202517
May 202515
April 202524
March 202525
February 202528
January 202514
December 202437
November 202418
October 202416
September 202425
August 202417

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20256
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 202511
March 202518
February 202523
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 202511
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

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

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 4 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

High Crime Locations Dorking South in July 2025

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

1. Vincent View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. Glenwood (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Beresford Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Marlborough Hill (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Queen'S Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Victoria Terrace (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Heath Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Nower Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Harrow Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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