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Crime in Dorking

Dorking had 424 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 92.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 14 Mole Valley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 25% above the middle Mole Valley area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

RH4, Mole Valley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Dorking

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92.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 14Mole Valley rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common130 in 3 months

Month by month

115 Mar 165 Apr 159 May 144 Jun 146 Jul 134 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Dorking. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13031%
anti-social behaviour12429%
shoplifting4210%
criminal damage328%
public order297%
theft246%
vehicle crime133%
drugs92%

Dorking against Mole Valley

TypeDorking per 1,000Middle Mole Valley areaChange
Violence28.217.1▼ 6%
Burglary1.31.3▼ 85%
Vehicle crime2.82.4▼ 7%
Anti-social behaviour26.917.2▲ 35%
Theft and robbery6.14.2▲ 4%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Westhumble120.6▲ 43%
Dorking92.1▼ 3%
Pixham88.2▲ 3%
Westcott75.6▲ 23%
North Holmwood73.9▼ 28%
Brockham28.8▲ 11%
See every Mole Valley area ranked on the crime in Mole Valley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Dorking a safe area?

Dorking had about 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 14 Mole Valley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Dorking?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (130), followed by anti-social behaviour (124) and shoplifting (42).