East Grinstead Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2024, East Grinstead's crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 10.4% below the UK average, a consistent trend for the built-up area within Mid Sussex. The balance between property and violent crimes reveals a nuanced picture: while property crimes (82 incidents) outnumbered violent crimes (56 incidents), the composition of these categories tells a different story. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29% of all crimes, but this rate (2.0 per 1,000) was 22% below the UK average, suggesting lower levels of severe violence compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour (22.3% of total crimes) emerged as the second most common category, though its rate (1.5 per 1,000) was 23% above the UK average, indicating a localised challenge in managing public order. The seasonal context of April—Easter and spring weather—likely influenced crime patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially driving anti-social behaviour and property crimes. However, the absence of a significant rise in violent crime may reflect the area's relatively stable social environment, though the sharp increase in burglary (200%) raises questions about local vulnerabilities. The interplay between East Grinstead's commuter town characteristics and its retail and residential mix may partly explain these trends, with commercial areas attracting opportunistic property crimes during peak hours.

April 2024 saw a dramatic 200% increase in burglary, with incidents rising from 4 to 12. This surge contrasts sharply with a 55.6% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 9 to 4. The property crime category, dominated by burglary, now accounts for 42.5% of total crimes, compared to 29% for violent crimes. This shift suggests a growing focus on property-related offences, possibly linked to seasonal patterns such as Easter weekends or increased outdoor activity. Violence and sexual offences, though the most frequent category, remain 22% below the UK average, a trend consistent with East Grinstead's lower-than-national levels of violent crime. Residents may find the 10.4% reduction in the overall crime rate compared to the UK average noteworthy, though the burglary increase indicates specific vulnerabilities that local authorities may need to address.

East Grinstead's crime rate in April 2024 rose by 8.5% compared to March's 6.4 per 1,000, reaching 6.9 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects shifts in crime patterns across the built-up area. Locally, 193 crimes were reported over 30 days, equating to roughly six crimes per day. For residents, this translates to one reported crime for every 145 people over the month. When scaled to the population of 28,028, the rate remains 10.4% below the UK average. The daily figure highlights the persistent presence of crime in East Grinstead, though the monthly exposure rate suggests it remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks. The area's built-up nature, with a mix of residential and commercial zones, may contribute to the moderate level of reported crime, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic. However, the rise in certain categories, such as burglary, indicates evolving challenges that warrant closer scrutiny.