Crime Rate in Colgate & Rusper: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colgate & Rusper

The total recorded crimes in Colgate & Rusper, Horsham, UK in July 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colgate & Rusper crime rate of 62.53 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (230.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Colgate & Rusper Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beedingwood Drive with total crimes: 18
  • Clovers Way with total crimes: 10
  • Somerset Road with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Horsham.

    • 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 areas in the Horsham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Colgate & Rusper has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 62.53 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colgate & Rusper)CrimesRank (Colgate & Rusper)CrimesRank (Colgate & Rusper)
Denne167 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst62 3681 2648 2
Holbrook West45 5668 3466 3
Forest30 11473 7454 4
Storrington & Washington53 4491 5412 6
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley34 8487 6432 5
Henfield42 6309 16283 12
Steyning & Ashurst23 15354 12386 7
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham38 7257 17177 19
Southwater South & Shipley31 10414 8324 9
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote20 18414 9241 15
Trafalgar33 9349 13294 11
Roffey South28 13409 10297 10
Broadbridge Heath29 12356 11281 13
Roffey North21 17343 14281 14
Holbrook East27 14225 19181 18
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington19 20340 15213 16
Southwater North21 16179 20155 20
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead19 19235 18187 17
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding16 21104 21107 21
Rudgwick2 2280 2252 22

Colgate & Rusper Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
August 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 202525
April 202514
March 20258
February 202512
December 202422
November 20249
October 20249
September 20249
August 202420

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202510
May 202510
April 202514
March 202510
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20258
December 20241
November 20246
October 20248
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 202510
April 20252
March 20255
February 20258
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
August 20246

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
February 20256
October 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20246

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Colgate & Rusper in July 2025

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

1. Beedingwood Drive (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour18
2. Clovers Way (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Somerset Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
5. Newtimber (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Public order3
7. Clay Vale (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft3
8. Arun Valley Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
9. Lots Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Blackhouse Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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