Crime in East Grinstead Baldwins: statistics, rates and trends

133 crimes were recorded in East Grinstead Baldwins in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 45 reports (34% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Grinstead Baldwins has the 3,481st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in East Grinstead Baldwins was highest in the year to July 2018 (258 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (133). Over the whole period it fell 48%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Grinstead Baldwins 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+15%).

The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-70%) and violence and sexual offences (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in East Grinstead Baldwins

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Grinstead Baldwins recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 33.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in East Grinstead Baldwins

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Grinstead Baldwins recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 29.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in East Grinstead Baldwins

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Grinstead Baldwins recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in East Grinstead Baldwins

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Grinstead Baldwins recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in East Grinstead Baldwins

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Grinstead Baldwins recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in East Grinstead Baldwins

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Grinstead Baldwins recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in East Grinstead Baldwins

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Grinstead Baldwins recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in East Grinstead Baldwins

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Grinstead Baldwins recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 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 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in East Grinstead Baldwins

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Grinstead Baldwins recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in East Grinstead Baldwins

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Grinstead Baldwins recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in East Grinstead Baldwins

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Grinstead Baldwins recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East Grinstead Baldwins, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Grinstead Baldwins.

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 Baldwins over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Grinstead Baldwins 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.

East Grinstead Baldwins has an estimated population of 3,417. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Grinstead Baldwins sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Baldwins. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.