East Grinstead Town vs Cowden and Hever

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    East Grinstead Town Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Cowden and Hever Kent Police

      East Grinstead Town vs Cowden and Hever Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      East Grinstead Town
      Sussex Police
      1,056 crimes / 12m
      ↑43.1% trend
      31.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Cowden and Hever
      Kent Police
      71 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Grinstead Town
      B Cowden and Hever
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,056
      71
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      738
      83
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑43.1%
      ↓14.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Grinstead Town
      B Cowden and Hever
      Violent Crime
      352 ↑45%
      26 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      246 ↑144%
      16 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      69 ↑25%
      6 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      50 ↑117%
      5 ↓17%
      Burglary
      31 ↑55%
      7 ↑75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↑13%
      2 ↓85%
      Drugs
      19 ↑6%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      89 ↑71%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      21 ↑62%
      0
      Shoplifting
      60 ↓45%
      0
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓29%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓38%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑30%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑64%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cowden and Hever is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Grinstead Town safer than Cowden and Hever?

      East Grinstead Town has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,056 crimes in the last 12 months. Cowden and Hever has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 71 crimes. Cowden and Hever scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Grinstead Town vs Cowden and Hever?

      East Grinstead Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +43.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cowden and Hever shows -14.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Grinstead Town and Cowden and Hever?

      In East Grinstead Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (352 incidents). In Cowden and Hever, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Grinstead Town and Cowden and Hever?

      East Grinstead Town recorded 246 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cowden and Hever recorded 16. 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 East Grinstead Town vs Cowden and Hever?

      Violent crime in East Grinstead Town totalled 352 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Cowden and Hever. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Grinstead Town and Cowden and Hever in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Grinstead Town recorded 738 crimes (now 1,056, a change of +43.1%). Cowden and Hever recorded 83 crimes previously (now 71, -14.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Grinstead Town and Cowden and Hever?

      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. East Grinstead Town has a resolution rate of 31.7% and Cowden and Hever has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Grinstead Town and Cowden and Hever?

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

      What data is used to compare East Grinstead Town and Cowden and Hever?

      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 East Grinstead Town or Cowden and Hever on a crime map?

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

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