Dorking Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Dorking’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure 25.7% below the UK average of 7.4. This performance underscores the area’s relative safety, particularly when compared to the national profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 28.6% of all crimes, with 26 incidents recorded—though this rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 38% below the UK average. The dominance of violent crime in the breakdown contrasts with the high level of public order offences, which reached 17 incidents (1.0 per 1,000), 85% above the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect the influence of Dorking’s proximity to educational institutions, where social activities during the academic year could contribute to disturbances. Anti-social behaviour, at 15 incidents (0.9 per 1,000), was 23% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s generally quieter character outside of peak tourist seasons. The seasonal context of September—marking the start of the academic term and the waning of summer holidays—likely played a role in shaping these patterns, with reduced nightlife activity lowering violent crime while increasing public order challenges in certain areas. The overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, a trend that may be attributed to Dorking’s status as a commuter town with limited urban density and strong community policing efforts.

September 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Shoplifting incidents fell by 50% compared to the previous month, likely reflecting the end of the summer tourist season and reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Conversely, public order offences surged to 17 incidents, 85% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the overall decline in crime. This spike may be linked to the area’s proximity to university campuses, where freshers’ week activities could have contributed to increased disorder. Other notable changes included a 200% rise in 'other crime' incidents, though the nature of these crimes remains unspecified in the data. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 34.8%, due to the start of the academic term and reduced late-night activity in local pubs and restaurants. These shifts illustrate the combination of seasonal factors and local demographics in shaping crime trends.

Dorking's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, an 11.7% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.2. This drop aligns with seasonal patterns typical of the area: as September marks the transition from summer to autumn, reduced outdoor activity and the start of the academic term may contribute to lower crime rates. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of three reported incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s character as a largely rural commuter hub with limited nightlife. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests the community experiences relatively low levels of criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. This statistic, when contextualised against Dorking’s population of 16,544, highlights the area’s overall safety profile, though localised spikes in specific categories—such as public order offences—warrant closer attention.