Crime in East Grinstead Ashplats: statistics, rates and trends
267 crimes were recorded in East Grinstead Ashplats in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of East Grinstead Ashplats
- Questions about crime in East Grinstead Ashplats
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (99), anti-social behaviour (66) and other theft (25) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,304th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | East Grinstead Ashplats | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 267 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.8 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,099 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in East Grinstead Ashplats peaked in the year to August 2021 (422 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (251). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 267 | 43.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 257 | 42.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 372 | 61.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 342 | 56.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 313 | 51.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 422 | 69.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 382 | 62.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 251 | 41.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 338 | 55.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (53% below) and other theft (36% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 16.2 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 10.8 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than East Grinstead Ashplats; the highest is East Grinstead Town (108.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Lindfield Rural & High Weald (30.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Grinstead Ashplats |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grinstead Baldwins | 144 | 42.1 | -4% |
| East Grinstead Town | 803 | 108.5 | +148% |
| East Grinstead Herontye | 242 | 55.2 | +26% |
| East Grinstead Imberhorne | 324 | 47.9 | +9% |
| Crawley Down | 258 | 39.6 | -10% |
| Copthorne & Worth | 486 | 77.3 | +77% |
| Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill | 278 | 39.7 | -9% |
| Lindfield Rural & High Weald | 233 | 30.0 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in East Grinstead Ashplats over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Weald” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Weald | 27 |
| On or near Holtye Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Badgers Way | 17 |
| On or near Hospital | 16 |
| On or near Quarry Rise | 16 |
| On or near Elm Drive | 10 |
| On or near Blackwell Hollow | 8 |
| On or near San Feliu Court | 8 |
| On or near Beech Fields | 7 |
| On or near Hollands Way | 7 |
Of the 201 crimes in East Grinstead Ashplats with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 66 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 44.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 60 | 29.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
East Grinstead Ashplats has an estimated population of 6,099 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Grinstead Ashplats average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | East Grinstead Ashplats | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is East Grinstead Ashplats a safe place to live?
East Grinstead Ashplats recorded 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,304th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in East Grinstead Ashplats?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 99 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in East Grinstead Ashplats going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Grinstead Ashplats was up 4% on the year before: 267 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 257 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Grinstead Ashplats?
About 6,099 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Grinstead Ashplats?
East Grinstead Ashplats is policed by Sussex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.