Crime in East Grinstead Town: statistics, rates and trends
803 crimes were recorded in East Grinstead Town in the 12 months to August 2026, 108.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in East Grinstead Town at a glance
- Crime trends in East Grinstead Town
- Types of crime in East Grinstead Town
- East Grinstead Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Grinstead Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Grinstead Town
- Demographics of East Grinstead Town
- Questions about crime in East Grinstead Town
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (249), anti-social behaviour (186) and public order (79) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,041st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | East Grinstead Town | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 803 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.5 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,400 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in East Grinstead Town peaked in the year to August 2018 (925 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (775). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 803 | 108.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 775 | 104.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 856 | 115.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 816 | 110.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 828 | 111.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 817 | 110.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 810 | 109.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 834 | 112.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 925 | 125.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
Compared with England and Wales, East Grinstead Town recorded notably more robbery (2.1 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (64% above the national rate) and public order (60% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (32% below). On the year before, public order rose from 51 to 79 and anti-social behaviour rose from 123 to 186, while vehicle crime fell from 44 to 25 and shoplifting fell from 93 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 249 | 33.6 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 | 25.1 | 15.4 | +51% |
| Public order | 79 | 10.7 | 6.7 | +55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 8.1 | 8.5 | -35% |
| Other theft | 57 | 7.7 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -43% |
| Robbery | 21 | 2.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
East Grinstead Town has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Grinstead Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grinstead Herontye | 242 | 55.2 | -49% |
| East Grinstead Baldwins | 144 | 42.1 | -61% |
| East Grinstead Imberhorne | 324 | 47.9 | -56% |
| East Grinstead Ashplats | 267 | 43.8 | -60% |
| Crawley Down | 258 | 39.6 | -64% |
| Copthorne & Worth | 486 | 77.3 | -29% |
| Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill | 278 | 39.7 | -63% |
| Lindfield Rural & High Weald | 233 | 30.0 | -72% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in East Grinstead Town over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (138).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 138 |
| On or near Little King Street | 55 |
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 52 |
| On or near Rices Hill | 44 |
| On or near High Street | 39 |
| On or near Nightclub | 26 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Cantelupe Road | 23 |
| On or near King Street | 20 |
Of the 617 crimes in East Grinstead Town with a recorded outcome, 55% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 186 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 338 | 54.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 150 | 24.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
East Grinstead Town has an estimated population of 7,400 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%), more private renting (30%, against 20%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Grinstead Town average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | East Grinstead Town | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is East Grinstead Town a safe place to live?
East Grinstead Town recorded 108.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,041st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in East Grinstead Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 249 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (186).
Is crime in East Grinstead Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Grinstead Town was up 4% on the year before: 803 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 775 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Grinstead Town?
About 7,400 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Grinstead Town?
East Grinstead Town 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.