Total Crime Rate
22.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shere Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Dorking South , and the 54th lowest crime rate of 251 local areas in Mole Valley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Shere Close (RH5 4TT) in the last 12 months was 22.0 per 1,000 residents and was 64.8% lower than the Dorking South average (62.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 13.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shere Close (RH5 4TT), the main crime hotspot is near Westlees Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dorking South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Russet Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Holmbury Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hartswood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Russet Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Holmbury Drive | Under investigation |
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