Crime in East Grinstead Town: statistics, rates and trends
805 crimes were recorded in East Grinstead Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in East Grinstead Town
- Questions about crime in East Grinstead Town
- About this data
805 crimes were recorded in East Grinstead Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 250 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Grinstead Town has the 1,035th highest crime rate.
| Measure | East Grinstead Town | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 805 | 9,703 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.8 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,400 | 161,755 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East Grinstead Town was highest in the year to July 2018 (952 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (779). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 805 | 108.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 779 | 105.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 860 | 116.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 806 | 108.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 849 | 114.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 829 | 112.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 799 | 108.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 807 | 109.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 952 | 128.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 60 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Grinstead Town 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, public order, robbery.
The largest increases were in public order (+69%) and anti-social behaviour (+63%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-44%) and shoplifting (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 250 | 33.8 | 0.99 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 | 25.1 | 1.64 | +63% |
| Public order | 83 | 11.2 | 1.69 | +69% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 8.2 | 0.99 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 8.1 | 1.20 | +7% |
| Other theft | 58 | 7.8 | 1.23 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.2 | 0.66 | -44% |
| Robbery | 23 | 3.1 | 2.30 | +77% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.4 | 0.74 | +0% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.2 | 0.61 | -30% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.1 | 0.51 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 1.1 | 0.64 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 0.83 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.66 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in East Grinstead Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Grinstead Town recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 31.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in East Grinstead Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Grinstead Town recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 23.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East Grinstead Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Grinstead Town recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East Grinstead Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Grinstead Town recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East Grinstead Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Grinstead Town recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East Grinstead Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Grinstead Town recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in East Grinstead Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Grinstead Town recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in East Grinstead Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Grinstead Town recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East Grinstead Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Grinstead Town recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East Grinstead Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Grinstead Town recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East Grinstead Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Grinstead Town recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in East Grinstead Town
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Grinstead Town recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East Grinstead Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Grinstead Town recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East Grinstead Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Grinstead Town recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East Grinstead Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Grinstead Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Grinstead Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grinstead Herontye | 251 | 57.3 | -47% |
| East Grinstead Baldwins | 133 | 38.9 | -64% |
| East Grinstead Imberhorne | 303 | 44.8 | -59% |
| East Grinstead Ashplats | 254 | 41.6 | -62% |
| Crawley Down | 243 | 37.3 | -66% |
| Copthorne & Worth | 493 | 78.4 | -28% |
| Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill | 258 | 36.8 | -66% |
| Lindfield Rural & High Weald | 227 | 29.2 | -73% |
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 Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 129 |
| On or near Little King Street | 60 |
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 51 |
| On or near Rices Hill | 43 |
| On or near High Street | 37 |
| On or near Nightclub | 26 |
| On or near Cantelupe Road | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near King Street | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Grinstead Town 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 333 | 41.4% |
| Not recorded | 186 | 23.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 153 | 19.0% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
East Grinstead Town has an estimated population of 7,400. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Grinstead Town sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East Grinstead Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 30.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is East Grinstead Town a safe place to live?
East Grinstead Town recorded 108.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in East Grinstead Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 250 reports in the 12 months to July 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 3% on the year before: 805 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 779 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East Grinstead Town?
East Grinstead Town is policed by Sussex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.