Crime Rate in East Grinstead Herontye: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Grinstead Herontye

The total recorded crimes in East Grinstead Herontye, Mid Sussex, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Grinstead Herontye crime rate of 3.89 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 Herontye, encompassing approximately 3,857 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
East Grinstead Herontye Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windsor Place with total crimes: 3
  • Regal Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Newton Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is East Grinstead Herontye?

To understand the safety of East Grinstead Herontye, we need to analyze East Grinstead Herontye 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 Herontye demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 155 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Grinstead Herontye recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, East Grinstead Herontye had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 96 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Grinstead Herontye recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

East Grinstead Herontye Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the East Grinstead Herontye has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 3.89 ranking 24th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total East Grinstead Herontye crimes were 155. The crime rate of East Grinstead Herontye in 2024 was 40.18 (year) or 3.35 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Grinstead Herontye were around 96 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.89 (year) or 2.07 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Grinstead Herontye)CrimesRank (East Grinstead Herontye)CrimesRank (East Grinstead Herontye)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs106 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds81 3709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town71 4919 2631 3
Cuckfield99 2648 5373 7
Haywards Heath Heath36 11714 3491 5
Burgess Hill St Andrews53 5625 6509 4
Hassocks45 8487 7396 6
Crawley Down and Turners Hill48 6394 12269 16
Ardingly and Balcombe46 7468 8323 9
East Grinstead Ashplats34 13358 15329 8
Burgess Hill Victoria26 18432 9286 13
Copthorne and Worth45 9394 11288 12
Haywards Heath Bentswood44 10370 14320 10
Burgess Hill Leylands31 15408 10273 14
Haywards Heath Ashenground35 12379 13301 11
Haywards Heath Franklands32 14353 16251 17
Haywards Heath Lucastes23 20318 18269 15
Burgess Hill Dunstall29 16293 19227 18
East Grinstead Baldwins16 23323 17196 20
Lindfield27 17256 21210 19
Bolney24 19202 23168 22
East Grinstead Imberhorne11 25279 20135 23
High Weald17 22220 22170 21
Burgess Hill Franklands23 21163 24126 24
Ashurst Wood9 2688 2666 26

East Grinstead Herontye Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 202516
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations East Grinstead Herontye in July 2025

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

1. Windsor Place (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Regal Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Newton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Dunnings Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Turner'S Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Edinburgh Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Stuart Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Lister Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. B2110 (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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