Crime Rate in East Grinstead Ashplats: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Grinstead Ashplats

The total recorded crimes in East Grinstead Ashplats, Mid Sussex, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Grinstead Ashplats crime rate of 2.04 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 Ashplats, encompassing approximately 8,827 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
East Grinstead Ashplats Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Margaret'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • The Dell with total crimes: 2
  • Holtye Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is East Grinstead Ashplats?

To understand the safety of East Grinstead Ashplats, we need to analyze East Grinstead Ashplats 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 Ashplats demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 358 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Grinstead Ashplats recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, East Grinstead Ashplats experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 329 crimes compared to 315. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, East Grinstead Ashplats witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

East Grinstead Ashplats Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Grinstead Ashplats has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 ranking 21th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total East Grinstead Ashplats crimes were 358. The crime rate of East Grinstead Ashplats in 2024 was 40.56 (year) or 3.38 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Grinstead Ashplats were around 329 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.27 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Grinstead Ashplats)CrimesRank (East Grinstead Ashplats)CrimesRank (East Grinstead Ashplats)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs127 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds53 4709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town54 3919 2631 3
Cuckfield63 2648 5373 7
Haywards Heath Heath42 9714 3491 5
Burgess Hill St Andrews35 11625 6509 4
Haywards Heath Bentswood53 5370 14320 10
Hassocks38 10487 7396 6
Ardingly and Balcombe44 6468 8323 9
Copthorne and Worth43 7394 11288 12
Burgess Hill Leylands43 8408 10273 14
Burgess Hill Victoria34 12432 9286 13
Haywards Heath Ashenground31 13379 13301 11
Crawley Down and Turners Hill22 18394 12269 16
Lindfield27 14256 21210 19
Haywards Heath Lucastes21 19318 18269 15
East Grinstead Imberhorne27 15279 20135 23
Haywards Heath Franklands22 17353 16251 17
East Grinstead Baldwins24 16323 17196 20
Burgess Hill Dunstall17 22293 19227 18
High Weald18 20220 22170 21
Bolney13 25202 23168 22
East Grinstead Herontye16 23155 2596 25
Burgess Hill Franklands16 24163 24126 24
Ashurst Wood10 2688 2666 26

East Grinstead Ashplats Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

December 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 202513
February 20256
December 20248
November 202411
October 202415
September 202412
August 20249
July 202411
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20255
February 20256
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
December 20244
November 202412
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 202414

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations East Grinstead Ashplats in May 2025

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

1. St Margaret'S Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. The Dell (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Holtye Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. The Weald (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Elm Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Loxfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Spruce Place (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Hollands Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Hoskins Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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