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Crime in East Grinstead

East Grinstead had 473 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 66.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 19 Mid Sussex areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 23% above the middle Mid Sussex area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

RH19, Mid Sussex · within 1.5 miles of the middle of East Grinstead

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66.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 19Mid Sussex rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common150 in 3 months

Month by month

164 Mar 172 Apr 201 May 166 Jun 146 Jul 161 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of East Grinstead. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour15032%
violence13328%
public order429%
criminal damage306%
theft296%
shoplifting235%
drugs174%
vehicle crime163%

East Grinstead against Mid Sussex

TypeEast Grinstead per 1,000Middle Mid Sussex areaChange
Violence18.811.7▼ 22%
Burglary1.61.6▼ 21%
Vehicle crime2.32.3▼ 36%
Anti-social behaviour21.215.6▲ 7%
Theft and robbery5.73.7▼ 17%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lingfield97.3▼ 11%
Forest Row72.4▼ 11%
East Grinstead66.9▼ 12%
Dormansland60.5▼ 21%
Felbridge49.5▼ 14%
Crawley Down36.6▼ 3%
See every Mid Sussex area ranked on the crime in Mid Sussex page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is East Grinstead a safe area?

East Grinstead had about 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 19 Mid Sussex areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in East Grinstead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (150), followed by violence (133) and public order (42).