The total recorded crimes in East Grinstead Town, Mid Sussex, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Grinstead Town crime rate of 2.35 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
In May 2025 the East Grinstead Town has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 2.35 ranking 3th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK
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.
Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
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Crimes | Rank (East Grinstead Town) | Crimes | Rank (East Grinstead Town) | Crimes | Rank (East Grinstead Town) | |
Hurstpierpoint and Downs | 127 | 1 | 1,222 | 1 | 851 | 1 |
Burgess Hill Meeds | 53 | 4 | 709 | 4 | 636 | 2 |
Cuckfield | 63 | 2 | 648 | 5 | 373 | 7 |
Haywards Heath Heath | 42 | 9 | 714 | 3 | 491 | 5 |
Burgess Hill St Andrews | 35 | 11 | 625 | 6 | 509 | 4 |
Haywards Heath Bentswood | 53 | 5 | 370 | 14 | 320 | 10 |
Hassocks | 38 | 10 | 487 | 7 | 396 | 6 |
Ardingly and Balcombe | 44 | 6 | 468 | 8 | 323 | 9 |
Copthorne and Worth | 43 | 7 | 394 | 11 | 288 | 12 |
East Grinstead Ashplats | 18 | 21 | 358 | 15 | 329 | 8 |
Burgess Hill Leylands | 43 | 8 | 408 | 10 | 273 | 14 |
Burgess Hill Victoria | 34 | 12 | 432 | 9 | 286 | 13 |
Haywards Heath Ashenground | 31 | 13 | 379 | 13 | 301 | 11 |
Crawley Down and Turners Hill | 22 | 18 | 394 | 12 | 269 | 16 |
Lindfield | 27 | 14 | 256 | 21 | 210 | 19 |
Haywards Heath Lucastes | 21 | 19 | 318 | 18 | 269 | 15 |
East Grinstead Imberhorne | 27 | 15 | 279 | 20 | 135 | 23 |
Haywards Heath Franklands | 22 | 17 | 353 | 16 | 251 | 17 |
East Grinstead Baldwins | 24 | 16 | 323 | 17 | 196 | 20 |
Burgess Hill Dunstall | 17 | 22 | 293 | 19 | 227 | 18 |
High Weald | 18 | 20 | 220 | 22 | 170 | 21 |
Bolney | 13 | 25 | 202 | 23 | 168 | 22 |
East Grinstead Herontye | 16 | 23 | 155 | 25 | 96 | 25 |
Burgess Hill Franklands | 16 | 24 | 163 | 24 | 126 | 24 |
Ashurst Wood | 10 | 26 | 88 | 26 | 66 | 26 |
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.
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
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A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 14 |
April 2025 | 8 |
March 2025 | 20 |
February 2025 | 6 |
December 2024 | 6 |
November 2024 | 8 |
October 2024 | 4 |
September 2024 | 4 |
August 2024 | 12 |
July 2024 | 16 |
June 2024 | 10 |
May 2024 | 14 |
A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 12 |
April 2025 | 23 |
March 2025 | 35 |
February 2025 | 11 |
December 2024 | 35 |
November 2024 | 17 |
October 2024 | 18 |
September 2024 | 23 |
August 2024 | 18 |
July 2024 | 21 |
June 2024 | 52 |
May 2024 | 21 |
A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 1 |
February 2025 | 1 |
November 2024 | 2 |
October 2024 | 2 |
August 2024 | 2 |
July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 4 |
April 2025 | 2 |
February 2025 | 5 |
December 2024 | 1 |
November 2024 | 1 |
October 2024 | 2 |
July 2024 | 2 |
May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 10 |
April 2025 | 5 |
March 2025 | 5 |
February 2025 | 4 |
December 2024 | 6 |
November 2024 | 3 |
October 2024 | 4 |
September 2024 | 5 |
August 2024 | 3 |
July 2024 | 15 |
June 2024 | 14 |
May 2024 | 7 |
A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 3 |
April 2025 | 1 |
March 2025 | 2 |
February 2025 | 6 |
December 2024 | 3 |
November 2024 | 5 |
October 2024 | 7 |
September 2024 | 4 |
August 2024 | 6 |
July 2024 | 10 |
June 2024 | 16 |
May 2024 | 7 |
A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 2 |
April 2025 | 5 |
March 2025 | 9 |
February 2025 | 11 |
December 2024 | 6 |
November 2024 | 16 |
October 2024 | 7 |
September 2024 | 10 |
August 2024 | 16 |
July 2024 | 8 |
June 2024 | 8 |
May 2024 | 5 |
A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 2 |
April 2025 | 1 |
February 2025 | 1 |
December 2024 | 2 |
November 2024 | 1 |
October 2024 | 1 |
September 2024 | 3 |
July 2024 | 3 |
June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 1 |
April 2025 | 4 |
March 2025 | 4 |
February 2025 | 5 |
December 2024 | 3 |
November 2024 | 4 |
October 2024 | 5 |
September 2024 | 2 |
August 2024 | 9 |
July 2024 | 6 |
June 2024 | 22 |
May 2024 | 6 |
A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 1 |
April 2025 | 5 |
March 2025 | 1 |
December 2024 | 2 |
October 2024 | 1 |
September 2024 | 1 |
August 2024 | 1 |
July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 1 |
April 2025 | 1 |
February 2025 | 2 |
November 2024 | 2 |
June 2024 | 2 |
May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 1 |
April 2025 | 1 |
February 2025 | 2 |
December 2024 | 1 |
November 2024 | 1 |
October 2024 | 2 |
July 2024 | 3 |
A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 2 |
April 2025 | 2 |
March 2025 | 1 |
February 2025 | 1 |
December 2024 | 1 |
November 2024 | 2 |
October 2024 | 4 |
September 2024 | 2 |
August 2024 | 1 |
June 2024 | 8 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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November 2024 | 1 |
October 2024 | 3 |
September 2024 | 3 |
August 2024 | 1 |
July 2024 | 1 |
May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the East Grinstead Town postcode area is presented below.
Total | 4 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Bicycle theft | 1 |
Burglary | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Other theft | 1 |
Shoplifting | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Total | 3 |
Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Total | 3 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Total | 3 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Other theft | 1 |
Robbery | 1 |
Total | 3 |
Burglary | 1 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Theft from the person | 1 |
Total | 3 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Total | 2 |
Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
Total | 2 |
Public order | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |