Central Bexhill vs East Grinstead Town

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Central Bexhill Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      East Grinstead Town Sussex Police

      Central Bexhill vs East Grinstead Town Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Central Bexhill
      Sussex Police
      970 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      39.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      East Grinstead Town
      Sussex Police
      672 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.2% trend
      41.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Central Bexhill
      B East Grinstead Town
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      970
      672
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,115
      812
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13%
      ↓17.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.2%
      41.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central Bexhill
      B East Grinstead Town
      Violent Crime
      298 ↓3%
      228 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      177 ↑8%
      123 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑40%
      43 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↓33%
      26 ↓4%
      Burglary
      9 ↓31%
      22 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↓42%
      49 ↓46%
      Drugs
      6 ↓50%
      14 ↑8%
      Public Order
      73 ↓34%
      53 ↓16%
      Robbery
      12 ↑50%
      20 ↑122%
      Shoplifting
      226 ↓22%
      68 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓29%
      6 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      6
      3 ↓79%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓54%
      8 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑14%
      9 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Grinstead Town is the safer choice — scoring 31/100 vs 12/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central Bexhill safer than East Grinstead Town?

      Central Bexhill has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 970 crimes in the last 12 months. East Grinstead Town has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 672 crimes. East Grinstead Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Central Bexhill vs East Grinstead Town?

      Central Bexhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East Grinstead Town shows -17.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Central Bexhill and East Grinstead Town?

      In Central Bexhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (298 incidents). In East Grinstead Town, it is Violent Crime (228 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Central Bexhill and East Grinstead Town?

      Central Bexhill recorded 177 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Grinstead Town recorded 123. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Central Bexhill vs East Grinstead Town?

      Violent crime in Central Bexhill totalled 298 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 228 in East Grinstead Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Central Bexhill and East Grinstead Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central Bexhill recorded 1,115 crimes (now 970, a change of -13%). East Grinstead Town recorded 812 crimes previously (now 672, -17.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central Bexhill and East Grinstead Town?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Central Bexhill has a resolution rate of 39.2% and East Grinstead Town has 41.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Central Bexhill and East Grinstead Town?

      Central Bexhill falls within the Sussex Police boundary. East Grinstead Town is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Central Bexhill and East Grinstead Town?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Central Bexhill or East Grinstead Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Central Bexhill and East Grinstead Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.