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 May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Grinstead Herontye crime rate of 4.15 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
East Grinstead Herontye Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunning'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • Tanyard Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Forest View Road 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 May 2025 the East Grinstead Herontye has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 4.15 ranking 23th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Grinstead Herontye)CrimesRank (East Grinstead Herontye)CrimesRank (East Grinstead Herontye)
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
East Grinstead Ashplats18 21358 15329 8
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
Burgess Hill Franklands16 24163 24126 24
Ashurst Wood10 2688 2666 26

East Grinstead Herontye Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202516
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 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
July 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 Herontye in May 2025

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

1. Dunning'S Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Tanyard Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Forest View Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
4. West Hoathly Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Ashdown View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Turner'S Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Richmond Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Newton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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