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 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
East Grinstead Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • High Street 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 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Grinstead Town)CrimesRank (East Grinstead Town)CrimesRank (East Grinstead Town)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs127 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds53 4709 4636 2
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
East Grinstead Herontye16 23155 2596 25
Burgess Hill Franklands16 24163 24126 24
Ashurst Wood10 2688 2666 26

East Grinstead Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 202520
February 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 202412
July 202416
June 202410
May 202414

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.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202523
March 202535
February 202511
December 202435
November 202417
October 202418
September 202423
August 202418
July 202421
June 202452
May 202421

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.

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

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.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242
May 20243

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.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 202415
June 202414
May 20247

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.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 202416
May 20247

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.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20259
February 202511
December 20246
November 202416
October 20247
September 202410
August 202416
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245

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.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244

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.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20249
July 20246
June 202422
May 20246

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.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

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.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20243

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.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
June 20248

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.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations East Grinstead Town in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Martyns Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Rices Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
7. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Cranston Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Little King Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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