Total Crime Rate
40.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Arun Valley Way area has the 30th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Colgate & Rusper , and the 183rd highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Arun Valley Way (RH12 0BE) in the last 12 months was 40.7 per 1,000 residents and was 42.7% lower than the Colgate & Rusper average (71.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 25.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -23.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Arun Valley Way (RH12 0BE), the main crime hotspot is near Warrington Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Colgate & Rusper| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Somerset Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Calico Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Calico Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Arun Valley Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Alder Way | — |
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