Crime Rate in East Grinstead Imberhorne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Grinstead Imberhorne

The total recorded crimes in East Grinstead Imberhorne, Mid Sussex, UK in March 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Grinstead Imberhorne crime rate of 3.91 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 Imberhorne, encompassing approximately 5,625 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
East Grinstead Imberhorne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redgarth Court with total crimes: 5
  • The Moorings with total crimes: 4
  • Imberhorne Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is East Grinstead Imberhorne?

To understand the safety of East Grinstead Imberhorne, we need to analyze East Grinstead Imberhorne 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 Imberhorne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 279 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Grinstead Imberhorne recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Grinstead Imberhorne had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 135 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Grinstead Imberhorne recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

East Grinstead Imberhorne Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the East Grinstead Imberhorne has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 3.91 ranking 17th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total East Grinstead Imberhorne crimes were 279. The crime rate of East Grinstead Imberhorne in 2024 was 49.59 (year) or 4.13 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Grinstead Imberhorne were around 135 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.00 (year) or 2.00 (month) ranking 23 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 Baldwins20 19323 17196 20
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 Imberhorne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime 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 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 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 Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20241
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
July 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 202418
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20245
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations East Grinstead Imberhorne in March 2025

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

1. Redgarth Court (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. The Moorings (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Imberhorne Way (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Crescent Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Fosters Place (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Garland Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Chaucer Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Barcombe Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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