Crime in East Grinstead: statistics, rates and trends
1,780 crimes were recorded in East Grinstead in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in East Grinstead at a glance
- Crime trends in East Grinstead
- Types of crime in East Grinstead
- East Grinstead compared with nearby towns
- Areas within East Grinstead
- Streets with the most crime in East Grinstead
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Grinstead
- Demographics of East Grinstead
- Questions about crime in East Grinstead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (547), anti-social behaviour (468) and public order (139) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 889th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | East Grinstead | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,780 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.4 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 28,060 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in East Grinstead peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,913 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,595). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,780 | 63.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,673 | 59.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,877 | 66.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,599 | 57.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,595 | 56.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,831 | 65.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,780 | 63.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,677 | 59.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,913 | 68.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 158 |
| July 2026 | 141 |
| June 2026 | 163 |
| May 2026 | 192 |
| April 2026 | 166 |
| March 2026 | 162 |
| February 2026 | 137 |
| January 2026 | 145 |
| December 2025 | 122 |
| November 2025 | 141 |
| October 2025 | 125 |
| September 2025 | 128 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (58% below) and other crime (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 311 to 468 and drugs rose from 30 to 39, while vehicle crime fell from 107 to 75 and shoplifting fell from 156 to 116.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 547 | 19.5 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 468 | 16.7 | 15.4 | +50% |
| Public order | 139 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Other theft | 135 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 126 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 116 | 4.1 | 8.5 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 2.7 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Burglary | 47 | 1.7 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Drugs | 39 | 1.4 | 3.3 | +30% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.0 | 2.1 | -4% |
| Robbery | 23 | 0.8 | 1.4 | +15% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than East Grinstead; the highest is Crawley (Crawley) (126.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Crowborough (45.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Grinstead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copthorne | 486 | 77.3 | +22% |
| Edenbridge | 787 | 97.5 | +54% |
| Horley (Reigate and Banstead) | 1,867 | 62.2 | -2% |
| Crawley (Crawley) | 15,916 | 126.4 | +99% |
| Oxted | 771 | 59.2 | -7% |
| Crowborough | 956 | 45.1 | -29% |
| Haywards Heath | 2,243 | 54.3 | -14% |
| Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) | 2,948 | 87.4 | +38% |
Of the 5 areas within East Grinstead, East Grinstead Town had the highest crime rate (108.5 per 1,000) and East Grinstead Baldwins the lowest (42.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Grinstead Town | Neighbourhood | 7,400 | 803 | 108.5 |
| East Grinstead Herontye | Neighbourhood | 4,382 | 242 | 55.2 |
| East Grinstead Imberhorne | Neighbourhood | 6,762 | 324 | 47.9 |
| East Grinstead Ashplats | Neighbourhood | 6,099 | 267 | 43.8 |
| East Grinstead Baldwins | Neighbourhood | 3,417 | 144 | 42.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in East Grinstead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (158).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 158 |
| On or near Lister Avenue | 84 |
| On or near Redgarth Court | 81 |
| On or near Little King Street | 55 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 54 |
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Rices Hill | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near High Street | 39 |
| On or near Newlands Crescent | 31 |
Of the 1,312 crimes in East Grinstead with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 468 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 674 | 51.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 360 | 27.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
East Grinstead has an estimated population of 28,060 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and less social housing (10%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Grinstead average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | East Grinstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is East Grinstead a safe place to live?
East Grinstead recorded 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 889th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in East Grinstead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 547 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (468).
Is crime in East Grinstead going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Grinstead was up 6% on the year before: 1,780 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,673 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Grinstead?
About 28,060 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Grinstead?
East Grinstead 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.