Crime in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley: statistics, rates and trends
451 crimes were recorded in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley at a glance
- Crime trends in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
- Types of crime in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
- Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
- Population and deprivation in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
- Questions about crime in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
- About this data
451 crimes were recorded in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 150 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley has the 2,815th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 451 | 8,524 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.0 | 56.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,197 | 151,521 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley was highest in the year to July 2022 (624 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (435). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 451 | 55.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 435 | 53.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 478 | 58.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 516 | 62.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 624 | 76.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 592 | 72.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 581 | 70.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 556 | 67.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 459 | 56.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley 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 (+62%) and criminal damage and arson (+22%). The largest falls were in public order (-46%) and burglary (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 150 | 18.3 | 0.53 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 14.0 | 0.91 | +62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 4.8 | 0.70 | +22% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.6 | 0.73 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.9 | 0.59 | -8% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.4 | 0.69 | -35% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.4 | 0.37 | -46% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.4 | 0.29 | -26% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.5 | 0.45 | +9% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.46 | -47% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.30 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -71% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 25.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storrington & Washington | 381 | 44.2 | -20% |
| West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington | 267 | 30.7 | -44% |
| Billingshurst | 529 | 50.9 | -7% |
| Southwater South & Shipley | 408 | 49.8 | -9% |
| Steyning & Ashurst | 219 | 36.1 | -34% |
| Southwater North | 188 | 28.2 | -49% |
| Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead | 194 | 35.2 | -36% |
| Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham | 343 | 59.7 | +9% |
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 Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 27 |
| On or near Stane Street | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near London Road | 21 |
| On or near Strawberry Field | 19 |
| On or near Oddstones | 17 |
| On or near Stane Street Close | 17 |
| On or near Harwood Close | 15 |
| On or near Cousins Way | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley 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 | 167 | 37.0% |
| Not recorded | 115 | 25.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 25.5% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| 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% |
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley has an estimated population of 8,197. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.6% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley a safe place to live?
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley recorded 55.0 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 Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley was up 4% on the year before: 451 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 435 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley?
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley 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 Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.