Crime in East Grinstead Baldwins: statistics, rates and trends
144 crimes were recorded in East Grinstead Baldwins in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in East Grinstead Baldwins at a glance
- Crime trends in East Grinstead Baldwins
- Types of crime in East Grinstead Baldwins
- East Grinstead Baldwins compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Grinstead Baldwins
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Grinstead Baldwins
- Demographics of East Grinstead Baldwins
- Questions about crime in East Grinstead Baldwins
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (46), anti-social behaviour (42) and public order (15) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,358th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | East Grinstead Baldwins | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 144 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.1 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,417 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in East Grinstead Baldwins peaked in the year to August 2018 (259 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (142). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 44%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 144 | 42.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 153 | 44.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 174 | 50.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 142 | 41.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 158 | 46.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 201 | 58.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 200 | 58.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 203 | 59.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 259 | 75.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (61% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 32 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 13.5 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 12.3 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Public order | 15 | 4.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than East Grinstead Baldwins; 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 Baldwins |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grinstead Imberhorne | 324 | 47.9 | +14% |
| East Grinstead Town | 803 | 108.5 | +157% |
| East Grinstead Ashplats | 267 | 43.8 | +4% |
| East Grinstead Herontye | 242 | 55.2 | +31% |
| Crawley Down | 258 | 39.6 | -6% |
| Copthorne & Worth | 486 | 77.3 | +83% |
| Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill | 278 | 39.7 | -6% |
| Lindfield Rural & High Weald | 233 | 30.0 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 75% of the crime recorded in East Grinstead Baldwins over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Newlands Crescent” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Newlands Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Dorset Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Windmill Lane | 13 |
| On or near Lingfield Road | 8 |
| On or near Chetnole | 6 |
| On or near Meadway Place | 6 |
| On or near Charlwoods Business Centre | 5 |
| On or near Wellington Town Road | 5 |
| On or near Dormans Park Road | 4 |
| On or near Highfield Road | 4 |
Of the 102 crimes in East Grinstead Baldwins with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 42 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 49 | 48.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 38 | 37.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 8 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
East Grinstead Baldwins has an estimated population of 3,417 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Grinstead Baldwins average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | East Grinstead Baldwins | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is East Grinstead Baldwins a safe place to live?
East Grinstead Baldwins recorded 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,358th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in East Grinstead Baldwins?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 46 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (42).
Is crime in East Grinstead Baldwins going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Grinstead Baldwins was down 6% on the year before: 144 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 153 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Grinstead Baldwins?
About 3,417 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Grinstead Baldwins?
East Grinstead Baldwins 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.