Crime Rate in East Grinstead Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Grinstead Town

The total recorded crimes in East Grinstead Town, Mid Sussex, UK in February 2026 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Grinstead Town crime rate of 2.53 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 Town, encompassing approximately 22,935 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
East Grinstead Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little King Street with total crimes: 6
  • Rices Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is East Grinstead Town?

To understand the safety of East Grinstead Town, we need to analyze East Grinstead Town 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 Town reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 919 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, East Grinstead Town witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, East Grinstead Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 631 crimes compared to 315. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, East Grinstead Town witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Sussex, East Grinstead Town has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

East Grinstead Town Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total East Grinstead Town crimes were 919. The crime rate of East Grinstead Town in 2024 was 40.07 (year) or 3.34 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Grinstead Town were around 631 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.51 (year) or 2.29 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (East Grinstead Town)CrimesRank (East Grinstead Town)CrimesRank (East Grinstead Town)
Hurstpierpoint and DownsNA NA1,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill MeedsNA NA709 4636 2
Haywards Heath HeathNA NA714 3491 5
Burgess Hill St AndrewsNA NA625 6509 4
CuckfieldNA NA648 5373 7
HassocksNA NA487 7396 6
East Grinstead AshplatsNA NA358 15329 8
Ardingly and BalcombeNA NA468 8323 9
Burgess Hill VictoriaNA NA432 9286 13
Haywards Heath BentswoodNA NA370 14320 10
Burgess Hill LeylandsNA NA408 10273 14
Haywards Heath AshengroundNA NA379 13301 11
Copthorne and WorthNA NA394 11288 12
Crawley Down and Turners HillNA NA394 12269 16
Haywards Heath LucastesNA NA318 18269 15
Haywards Heath FranklandsNA NA353 16251 17
East Grinstead BaldwinsNA NA323 17196 20
Burgess Hill DunstallNA NA293 19227 18
LindfieldNA NA256 21210 19
East Grinstead ImberhorneNA NA279 20135 23
High WealdNA NA220 22170 21
BolneyNA NA202 23168 22
Burgess Hill FranklandsNA NA163 24126 24
East Grinstead HerontyeNA NA155 2596 25
Ashurst WoodNA NA88 2666 26

East Grinstead Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
December 202516
November 202522
October 202519
September 202518
August 202518
July 202525
June 202525
May 202512
April 202523
March 202535
February 202511

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
December 20255
November 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20255
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
December 20257
November 20251
October 20254
September 20256
August 20259
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
December 20258
November 20256
October 20255
September 20257
August 202516
July 202517
June 202517
May 202514
April 20258
March 202520
February 20256

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20254
November 20253
October 20253
September 20254
July 20257
June 20251
May 202510
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
November 20255
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
November 20251
October 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
December 20253
November 20255
October 20254
September 20252
August 20253
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20259
February 202511

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
February 20255

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
September 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20253
July 20251
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
August 20251
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
July 20254
June 20252

High Crime Locations East Grinstead Town in February 2026

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

1. Little King Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
2. Rices Hill (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. A22 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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