East Grinstead Town vs Town Centre (Eastbourne)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    31/100
    East Grinstead Town Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Town Centre (Eastbourne) Sussex Police

      East Grinstead Town vs Town Centre (Eastbourne) Results

      A
      31/100
      Below Average
      East Grinstead Town
      Sussex Police
      672 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.2% trend
      41.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Town Centre (Eastbourne)
      Sussex Police
      4,191 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.7% trend
      31.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Grinstead Town
      B Town Centre (Eastbourne)
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      672
      4,191
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      812
      4,080
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.2%
      ↑2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.2%
      31.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Grinstead Town
      B Town Centre (Eastbourne)
      Violent Crime
      228 ↓7%
      1,354 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      123 ↓9%
      695 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      43 ↓31%
      226 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓4%
      64 ↓25%
      Burglary
      22 ↓12%
      92 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↓46%
      256 ↓13%
      Drugs
      14 ↑8%
      153 ↑15%
      Public Order
      53 ↓16%
      347 ↓5%
      Robbery
      20 ↑122%
      75 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      68 ↓36%
      725 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑50%
      51 ↓28%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓79%
      42 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓33%
      62 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑29%
      49 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Grinstead Town is the safer choice — scoring 31/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Grinstead Town safer than Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      East Grinstead Town has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 672 crimes in the last 12 months. Town Centre (Eastbourne) has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,191 crimes. East Grinstead Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Grinstead Town vs Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      East Grinstead Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Town Centre (Eastbourne) shows +2.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Grinstead Town and Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      In East Grinstead Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (228 incidents). In Town Centre (Eastbourne), it is Violent Crime (1,354 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Grinstead Town and Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      East Grinstead Town recorded 123 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Town Centre (Eastbourne) recorded 695. 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 Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      Violent crime in East Grinstead Town totalled 228 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,354 in Town Centre (Eastbourne). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Grinstead Town and Town Centre (Eastbourne) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Grinstead Town recorded 812 crimes (now 672, a change of -17.2%). Town Centre (Eastbourne) recorded 4,080 crimes previously (now 4,191, +2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Grinstead Town and Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      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 41.2% and Town Centre (Eastbourne) has 31.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Grinstead Town and Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      East Grinstead Town falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Town Centre (Eastbourne) 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 East Grinstead Town and Town Centre (Eastbourne)?

      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 Town Centre (Eastbourne) on a crime map?

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

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