Crime Rate in Colgate & Rusper: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colgate & Rusper

The total recorded crimes in Colgate & Rusper, Horsham, UK in March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colgate & Rusper crime rate of 32.45 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 Colgate & Rusper, encompassing approximately 1,263 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Colgate & Rusper Crime Hotspots

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

  • Capon Park with total crimes: 6
  • Hillybarn Road with total crimes: 3
  • Clovers Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Colgate & Rusper?

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

  • Relative to Horsham:

    • In 2024, Colgate & Rusper reported a higher crime volume than the Horsham average, with 625 crimes compared to 440. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Colgate & Rusper witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Colgate & Rusper experienced a greater number of crimes than the Horsham average, with 365 crimes compared to 341. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Colgate & Rusper witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Horsham, Colgate & Rusper has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Colgate & Rusper Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Colgate & Rusper has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 32.45 ranking 7th out of 21 in the Horsham, UK

In 2024, the total Colgate & Rusper crimes were 625. The crime rate of Colgate & Rusper in 2024 was 494.74 (year) or 41.23 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Horsham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Colgate & Rusper were around 365 crimes with yearly crime rate of 288.93 (year) or 24.08 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Horsham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horsham)CrimesRank (Horsham)CrimesRank (Horsham)
Denne154 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst46 6681 2648 2
Holbrook West52 2668 3466 3
Forest50 3473 7454 4
Roffey South47 4409 10297 10
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley36 9487 6432 5
Storrington & Washington46 5491 5412 6
Steyning & Ashurst40 8354 12386 7
Southwater South & Shipley17 16414 8324 9
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote7 21414 9241 15
Southwater North34 10179 20155 20
Trafalgar22 14349 13294 11
Broadbridge Heath8 20356 11281 13
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham33 11257 17177 19
Henfield28 12309 16283 12
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington25 13340 15213 16
Roffey North18 15343 14281 14
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead13 18235 18187 17
Holbrook East16 17225 19181 18
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding11 19104 21107 21
Rudgwick5 2280 2252 22

Colgate & Rusper Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

In January 2025, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 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 (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 202414
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202512
December 202422
November 20249
October 20249
September 20249
August 202420
July 202421
June 202460
May 202417
April 202420

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248
July 202412
June 20246
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
July 20243
April 20243

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
December 20241
November 20246
October 20248
September 20241
August 20243
July 202413
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
October 20241

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
September 20246
July 20241
June 202412
April 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Colgate & Rusper in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Colgate & Rusper postcode area is presented below.

1. Capon Park (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
2. Hillybarn Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Clovers Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Millpond Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Beeches Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Holmbush Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order3
7. Beedingwood Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Capel Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Newtimber (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Turnpike Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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