Crime in East Grinstead Herontye: statistics, rates and trends
242 crimes were recorded in East Grinstead Herontye in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 59% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in East Grinstead Herontye at a glance
- Crime trends in East Grinstead Herontye
- Types of crime in East Grinstead Herontye
- East Grinstead Herontye compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Grinstead Herontye
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Grinstead Herontye
- Demographics of East Grinstead Herontye
- Questions about crime in East Grinstead Herontye
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (112), violence and sexual offences (69) and criminal damage and arson (16) made up 81% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,818th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | East Grinstead Herontye | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 242 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.2 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +59% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,382 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in East Grinstead Herontye of any year here (242 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 149%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 242 | 55.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 152 | 34.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 130 | 29.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 68 | 15.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 87 | 19.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 138 | 31.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 114 | 26.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 93 | 21.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 97 | 22.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
Compared with England and Wales, East Grinstead Herontye recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (66% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (54% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 45 to 112 and violence and sexual offences rose from 54 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 25.6 | 15.4 | +149% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 | 15.7 | 34.2 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than East Grinstead Herontye; 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 Herontye |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grinstead Town | 803 | 108.5 | +96% |
| East Grinstead Ashplats | 267 | 43.8 | -21% |
| East Grinstead Baldwins | 144 | 42.1 | -24% |
| East Grinstead Imberhorne | 324 | 47.9 | -13% |
| Crawley Down | 258 | 39.6 | -28% |
| Copthorne & Worth | 486 | 77.3 | +40% |
| Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill | 278 | 39.7 | -28% |
| Lindfield Rural & High Weald | 233 | 30.0 | -46% |
The 10 locations below account for 78% of the crime recorded in East Grinstead Herontye over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lister Avenue” (84).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lister Avenue | 84 |
| On or near Newton Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Warburton Close | 17 |
| On or near Faraday Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Martyns Place | 12 |
| On or near Sunnyside Close | 11 |
| On or near The Meads | 9 |
| On or near Balmoral | 5 |
| On or near Stockwell Road | 5 |
| On or near Old Road | 4 |
Of the 130 crimes in East Grinstead Herontye with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 112 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 40.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 48 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 8 | 6.2% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 4.6% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
East Grinstead Herontye has an estimated population of 4,382 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.1%, against 17.1%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Grinstead Herontye average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | East Grinstead Herontye | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is East Grinstead Herontye a safe place to live?
East Grinstead Herontye recorded 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,818th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in East Grinstead Herontye?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 112 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (69).
Is crime in East Grinstead Herontye going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Grinstead Herontye was up 59% on the year before: 242 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 152 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Grinstead Herontye?
About 4,382 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Grinstead Herontye?
East Grinstead Herontye 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.