Crime Rate in Colgate & Rusper: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colgate & Rusper

The total recorded crimes in Colgate & Rusper, Horsham, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colgate & Rusper crime rate of 51.45 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Colgate & Rusper Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clovers Way with total crimes: 6
  • Calico Street with total crimes: 6
  • Beedingwood Drive with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Colgate & Rusper has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 51.45 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colgate & Rusper)CrimesRank (Colgate & Rusper)CrimesRank (Colgate & Rusper)
Denne210 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst69 2681 2648 2
Holbrook West29 10668 3466 3
Forest49 6473 7454 4
Steyning & Ashurst51 4354 12386 7
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley43 8487 6432 5
Storrington & Washington50 5491 5412 6
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote45 7414 9241 15
Southwater South & Shipley38 9414 8324 9
Roffey South23 13409 10297 10
Trafalgar19 16349 13294 11
Broadbridge Heath17 19356 11281 13
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington29 11340 15213 16
Henfield18 18309 16283 12
Roffey North24 12343 14281 14
Holbrook East21 14225 19181 18
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead20 15235 18187 17
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham19 17257 17177 19
Southwater North13 21179 20155 20
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding15 20104 21107 21
Rudgwick9 2280 2252 22

Colgate & Rusper Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202514
March 20258
February 202512
December 202422
November 20249
October 20249
September 20249
August 202420
July 202421
June 202460
May 202417

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202510
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 202414
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20258
December 20241
November 20246
October 20248
September 20241
August 20243
July 202413
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20246
July 20241
June 202412

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20255
February 20258
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20256
October 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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

High Crime Locations Colgate & Rusper in May 2025

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

1. Clovers Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
2. Calico Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Beedingwood Drive (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Willow Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Newtimber (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Millpond Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Alder Way (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Tributary Lane (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons3
9. Orchard Crescent (Map)
Total3
Public order3
10. Lots Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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