Is Ashplats- East Grinstead Safe?
Crime statistics for Ashplats- East Grinstead. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 1,253 total crimes recorded in Ashplats- East Grinstead
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Month-by-month crime totals for Ashplats- East Grinstead — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ashplats- East Grinstead safe?
Ashplats- East Grinstead has a CrimeRadar safety score of 29/100, rated Below Average. A total of 586 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 128% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Ashplats- East Grinstead are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Ashplats- East Grinstead in the last 12 months?
586 crimes were recorded in Ashplats- East Grinstead in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 128% compared to the previous 12-month period (257 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 429 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Ashplats- East Grinstead?
The most common crime in Ashplats- East Grinstead is Violent Crime, with 429 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 73.2% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Ashplats- East Grinstead increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Ashplats- East Grinstead is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 128% — from 257 crimes in the previous 12 months to 586 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Ashplats- East Grinstead?
Ashplats- East Grinstead has a safety score of 29 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Ashplats- East Grinstead compare to the Sussex Police average?
Ashplats- East Grinstead has a safety score of 29/100, while the Sussex Police force area average is 31/100. Ashplats- East Grinstead is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Ashplats- East Grinstead?
40.6% of crimes recorded in Ashplats- East Grinstead resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Sussex Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Ashplats- East Grinstead?
429 violent crimes were recorded in Ashplats- East Grinstead in the last 12 months — representing 73.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 348 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Ashplats- East Grinstead last updated?
The crime data for Ashplats- East Grinstead was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Ashplats- East Grinstead with other areas?
You can compare Ashplats- East Grinstead with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.