Crime in East Grinstead Ashplats: statistics, rates and trends
254 crimes were recorded in East Grinstead Ashplats in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in East Grinstead Ashplats at a glance
- Crime trends in East Grinstead Ashplats
- Types of crime in East Grinstead Ashplats
- East Grinstead Ashplats compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Grinstead Ashplats
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Grinstead Ashplats
- Population and deprivation in East Grinstead Ashplats
- Questions about crime in East Grinstead Ashplats
- About this data
254 crimes were recorded in East Grinstead Ashplats in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 91 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Grinstead Ashplats has the 3,380th highest crime rate.
| Measure | East Grinstead Ashplats | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 254 | 9,703 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.6 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,099 | 161,755 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East Grinstead Ashplats was highest in the year to July 2021 (423 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (253). Over the whole period it fell 23%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 254 | 41.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 277 | 45.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 379 | 62.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 331 | 54.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 318 | 52.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 423 | 69.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 373 | 61.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 253 | 41.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 330 | 54.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 12 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Grinstead Ashplats over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-48%) and violence and sexual offences (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 91 | 14.9 | 0.44 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 10.5 | 0.68 | -4% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.8 | 0.57 | +31% |
| Public order | 14 | 2.3 | 0.35 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -48% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 0.62 | +60% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.0 | 0.28 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.01 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -43% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.60 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in East Grinstead Ashplats
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Grinstead Ashplats recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 35.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in East Grinstead Ashplats
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Grinstead Ashplats recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 25.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East Grinstead Ashplats
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Grinstead Ashplats recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in East Grinstead Ashplats
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Grinstead Ashplats recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East Grinstead Ashplats
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Grinstead Ashplats recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East Grinstead Ashplats
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Grinstead Ashplats recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East Grinstead Ashplats
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Grinstead Ashplats recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East Grinstead Ashplats
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Grinstead Ashplats recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East Grinstead Ashplats
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Grinstead Ashplats recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East Grinstead Ashplats
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Grinstead Ashplats recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East Grinstead Ashplats
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Grinstead Ashplats recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in East Grinstead Ashplats
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Grinstead Ashplats recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East Grinstead Ashplats
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Grinstead Ashplats recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in East Grinstead Ashplats
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Grinstead Ashplats recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East Grinstead Ashplats, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Grinstead Ashplats.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Grinstead Ashplats |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grinstead Baldwins | 133 | 38.9 | -7% |
| East Grinstead Town | 805 | 108.8 | +161% |
| East Grinstead Herontye | 251 | 57.3 | +38% |
| East Grinstead Imberhorne | 303 | 44.8 | +8% |
| Crawley Down | 243 | 37.3 | -10% |
| Copthorne & Worth | 493 | 78.4 | +88% |
| Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill | 258 | 36.8 | -12% |
| Lindfield Rural & High Weald | 227 | 29.2 | -30% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in East Grinstead Ashplats over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Weald | 27 |
| On or near Badgers Way | 18 |
| On or near Holtye Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Quarry Rise | 15 |
| On or near Hospital | 14 |
| On or near Elm Drive | 10 |
| On or near Hollands Way | 8 |
| On or near San Feliu Court | 8 |
| On or near Beech Fields | 7 |
| On or near Blackwell Hollow | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Grinstead Ashplats over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 86 | 33.9% |
| Not recorded | 64 | 25.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 55 | 21.7% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 9.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% |
East Grinstead Ashplats has an estimated population of 6,099. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Grinstead Ashplats sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East Grinstead Ashplats |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is East Grinstead Ashplats a safe place to live?
East Grinstead Ashplats recorded 41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in East Grinstead Ashplats?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (64).
Is crime in East Grinstead Ashplats going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Grinstead Ashplats was down 8% on the year before: 254 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 277 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East Grinstead Ashplats?
East Grinstead Ashplats is policed by Sussex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to East Grinstead Ashplats. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.