Crime in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley: statistics, rates and trends
465 crimes were recorded in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
- Questions about crime in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (145), anti-social behaviour (121) and other theft (43) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,742nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 465 | 8,635 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.7 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,197 | 151,521 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley peaked in the year to August 2022 (643 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (447). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 465 | 56.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 455 | 55.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 447 | 54.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 512 | 62.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 643 | 78.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 588 | 71.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 593 | 72.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 544 | 66.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 469 | 57.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (64% below) and public order (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 76 to 121 and other theft rose from 33 to 43, while public order fell from 38 to 20 and burglary fell from 32 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 145 | 17.7 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 14.8 | 15.4 | +59% |
| Other theft | 43 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 3.0 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.9 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -28% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -47% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley; the highest is Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham (57.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Southwater North (27.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storrington & Washington | 388 | 45.0 | -21% |
| West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington | 261 | 30.0 | -47% |
| Billingshurst | 540 | 52.0 | -8% |
| Southwater South & Shipley | 411 | 50.2 | -12% |
| Steyning & Ashurst | 229 | 37.7 | -34% |
| Southwater North | 184 | 27.6 | -51% |
| Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead | 194 | 35.2 | -38% |
| Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham | 332 | 57.8 | +2% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 32 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 31 |
| On or near London Road | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Stane Street | 23 |
| On or near Strawberry Field | 21 |
| On or near Stane Street Close | 20 |
| On or near Cousins Way | 16 |
| On or near Harwood Close | 16 |
| On or near Oddstones | 14 |
Of the 344 crimes in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 121 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 171 | 49.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 111 | 32.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley has an estimated population of 8,197 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.9%, against 23.3%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley a safe place to live?
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley recorded 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,742nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 145 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (121).
Is crime in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley was up 2% on the year before: 465 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 455 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley?
About 8,197 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley?
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley is policed by Sussex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.