Is East Grinstead Town Safe?
Crime statistics for East Grinstead Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated December 2025.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 672 total crimes recorded in East Grinstead Town
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for East Grinstead Town — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Grinstead Town safe?
East Grinstead Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 31/100, rated Below Average. A total of 672 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 17.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in East Grinstead Town are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in East Grinstead Town in the last 12 months?
672 crimes were recorded in East Grinstead Town in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 17.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (812 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 228 incidents.
What is the most common crime in East Grinstead Town?
The most common crime in East Grinstead Town is Violent Crime, with 228 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 33.9% 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 East Grinstead Town increasing or decreasing?
Crime in East Grinstead Town is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 17.2% — from 812 crimes in the previous 12 months to 672 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for East Grinstead Town?
East Grinstead Town has a safety score of 31 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 East Grinstead Town compare to the Sussex Police average?
East Grinstead Town has a safety score of 31/100, while the Sussex Police force area average is 45/100. East Grinstead Town 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 East Grinstead Town?
41.2% of crimes recorded in East Grinstead Town 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 East Grinstead Town?
228 violent crimes were recorded in East Grinstead Town in the last 12 months — representing 33.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 123 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 East Grinstead Town last updated?
The crime data for East Grinstead Town was last updated in December 2025. 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 East Grinstead Town with other areas?
You can compare East Grinstead Town 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.