Crime Rate in East Grinstead Baldwins: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Grinstead Baldwins

The total recorded crimes in East Grinstead Baldwins, Mid Sussex, UK in March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Grinstead Baldwins crime rate of 1.74 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 East Grinstead Baldwins, encompassing approximately 11,473 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
East Grinstead Baldwins Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dorset Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Eden Vale with total crimes: 2
  • Buckhurst Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is East Grinstead Baldwins?

To understand the safety of East Grinstead Baldwins, we need to analyze East Grinstead Baldwins crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, East Grinstead Baldwins demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 323 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Grinstead Baldwins recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Grinstead Baldwins had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 196 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Grinstead Baldwins recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Sussex, East Grinstead Baldwins has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

East Grinstead Baldwins Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the East Grinstead Baldwins has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 1.74 ranking 19th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total East Grinstead Baldwins crimes were 323. The crime rate of East Grinstead Baldwins in 2024 was 28.15 (year) or 2.35 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Grinstead Baldwins were around 196 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.08 (year) or 1.42 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mid Sussex)CrimesRank (Mid Sussex)CrimesRank (Mid Sussex)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs126 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds59 3709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town77 2919 2631 3
Haywards Heath Heath50 4714 3491 5
Burgess Hill St Andrews49 5625 6509 4
Cuckfield48 6648 5373 7
Hassocks32 10487 7396 6
Ardingly and Balcombe47 7468 8323 9
East Grinstead Ashplats29 13358 15329 8
Burgess Hill Victoria45 8432 9286 13
Copthorne and Worth42 9394 11288 12
Haywards Heath Bentswood27 15370 14320 10
Burgess Hill Leylands21 18408 10273 14
Haywards Heath Ashenground31 12379 13301 11
Crawley Down and Turners Hill32 11394 12269 16
Haywards Heath Lucastes28 14318 18269 15
Haywards Heath Franklands19 20353 16251 17
Burgess Hill Franklands27 16163 24126 24
East Grinstead Imberhorne22 17279 20135 23
Burgess Hill Dunstall16 21293 19227 18
Lindfield10 25256 21210 19
High Weald10 24220 22170 21
Bolney16 22202 23168 22
East Grinstead Herontye11 23155 2596 25
Ashurst Wood2 2688 2666 26

East Grinstead Baldwins Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 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 Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20245

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
December 202412
November 202412
October 20248
September 20249
August 20248
July 202411
June 202420
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations East Grinstead Baldwins in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the East Grinstead Baldwins postcode area is presented below.

1. Dorset Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
2. Eden Vale (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Buckhurst Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Halsford Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Kennedy Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Willow Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Furzefield Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Sackville Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. King George Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Knole Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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