Crime in East Grinstead Imberhorne: statistics, rates and trends
324 crimes were recorded in East Grinstead Imberhorne in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in East Grinstead Imberhorne at a glance
- Crime trends in East Grinstead Imberhorne
- Types of crime in East Grinstead Imberhorne
- East Grinstead Imberhorne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Grinstead Imberhorne
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Grinstead Imberhorne
- Demographics of East Grinstead Imberhorne
- Questions about crime in East Grinstead Imberhorne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (84), anti-social behaviour (62) and shoplifting (55) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,102nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | East Grinstead Imberhorne | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 324 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.9 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,762 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in East Grinstead Imberhorne peaked in the year to August 2024 (345 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (209). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 324 | 47.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 336 | 49.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 345 | 51.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 231 | 34.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 209 | 30.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 253 | 37.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 274 | 40.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 296 | 43.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 294 | 43.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (64% below) and public order (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 44 to 62 and other theft rose from 24 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 12.4 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 9.2 | 15.4 | +41% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 8.1 | 8.5 | -11% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than East Grinstead Imberhorne; 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 Imberhorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grinstead Baldwins | 144 | 42.1 | -12% |
| East Grinstead Town | 803 | 108.5 | +126% |
| East Grinstead Herontye | 242 | 55.2 | +15% |
| East Grinstead Ashplats | 267 | 43.8 | -9% |
| Crawley Down | 258 | 39.6 | -17% |
| Copthorne & Worth | 486 | 77.3 | +61% |
| Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill | 278 | 39.7 | -17% |
| Lindfield Rural & High Weald | 233 | 30.0 | -37% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in East Grinstead Imberhorne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Redgarth Court” (81).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Redgarth Court | 81 |
| On or near Stream Park | 21 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near King George Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Barcombe Place | 12 |
| On or near Garland Road | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Imberhorne Lane | 10 |
| On or near Dorset Mews | 8 |
| On or near Felbridge Court | 8 |
Of the 262 crimes in East Grinstead Imberhorne with a recorded outcome, 55% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 145 | 55.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 64 | 24.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
East Grinstead Imberhorne has an estimated population of 6,762 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less social housing (9.1%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Grinstead Imberhorne average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | East Grinstead Imberhorne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is East Grinstead Imberhorne a safe place to live?
East Grinstead Imberhorne recorded 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,102nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in East Grinstead Imberhorne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (62).
Is crime in East Grinstead Imberhorne going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Grinstead Imberhorne was down 4% on the year before: 324 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 336 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Grinstead Imberhorne?
About 6,762 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Grinstead Imberhorne?
East Grinstead Imberhorne 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.