Crime in Colgate & Rusper: statistics, rates and trends
491 crimes were recorded in Colgate & Rusper in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Colgate & Rusper at a glance
- Crime trends in Colgate & Rusper
- Types of crime in Colgate & Rusper
- Colgate & Rusper compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Colgate & Rusper
- What happened after crimes were reported in Colgate & Rusper
- Population and deprivation in Colgate & Rusper
- Questions about crime in Colgate & Rusper
- About this data
491 crimes were recorded in Colgate & Rusper in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 167 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Colgate & Rusper has the 2,332nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Colgate & Rusper | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 491 | 8,524 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.7 | 56.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +33% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,257 | 151,521 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Colgate & Rusper was highest in the year to July 2026 (491 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (245). Over the whole period it rose 97%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 491 | 67.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 368 | 50.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 423 | 58.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 395 | 54.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 245 | 33.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 337 | 46.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 299 | 41.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 290 | 40.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 249 | 34.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Colgate & Rusper over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+58%) and violence and sexual offences (+43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 23.0 | 0.67 | +43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 15.0 | 0.98 | +58% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 6.1 | 0.89 | +33% |
| Other theft | 41 | 5.6 | 0.88 | +37% |
| Public order | 30 | 4.1 | 0.62 | +3% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.7 | 1.05 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 3.4 | 0.42 | +400% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.8 | 0.56 | +11% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +0% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.1 | 0.34 | -47% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.57 | -56% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.31 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -71% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Colgate & Rusper
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Colgate & Rusper recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 34.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Colgate & Rusper
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Colgate & Rusper recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 22.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Colgate & Rusper
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Colgate & Rusper recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Colgate & Rusper
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Colgate & Rusper recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Colgate & Rusper
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Colgate & Rusper recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Colgate & Rusper
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Colgate & Rusper recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Colgate & Rusper
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Colgate & Rusper recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Colgate & Rusper
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Colgate & Rusper recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Colgate & Rusper
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Colgate & Rusper recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Colgate & Rusper
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Colgate & Rusper recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Colgate & Rusper
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Colgate & Rusper recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Colgate & Rusper
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Colgate & Rusper recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Colgate & Rusper
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Colgate & Rusper recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Colgate & Rusper
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Colgate & Rusper recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Colgate & Rusper, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Colgate & Rusper.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Colgate & Rusper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roffey North | 248 | 39.2 | -42% |
| Roffey South | 370 | 56.9 | -16% |
| Holbrook East | 235 | 39.5 | -42% |
| Holbrook West | 576 | 73.7 | +9% |
| Forest | 372 | 41.4 | -39% |
| Trafalgar | 287 | 45.6 | -33% |
| Nuthurst & Lower Beeding | 101 | 32.1 | -53% |
| Denne | 1,894 | 182.5 | +170% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Colgate & Rusper over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clovers Way | 50 |
| On or near Newtimber | 39 |
| On or near Millpond Lane | 36 |
| On or near Faygate Lane | 21 |
| On or near Willow Street | 18 |
| On or near Arun Valley Way | 14 |
| On or near Beedingwood Drive | 14 |
| On or near Capel Road | 13 |
| On or near Chalice Walk | 13 |
| On or near Whitehall Drive | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Colgate & Rusper over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 168 | 34.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 138 | 28.1% |
| Not recorded | 109 | 22.2% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Colgate & Rusper has an estimated population of 7,257. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Colgate & Rusper sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Colgate & Rusper |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% |
| Private rented homes | 23.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Colgate & Rusper a safe place to live?
Colgate & Rusper recorded 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Colgate & Rusper?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Colgate & Rusper going up or down?
Recorded crime in Colgate & Rusper was up 33% on the year before: 491 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 368 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Colgate & Rusper?
Colgate & Rusper is policed by Sussex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Colgate & Rusper. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.