East Grinstead Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Grinstead's built-up area recorded a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, placing it 32.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This relatively low rate is consistent with the area's character as a suburban market town with limited high-density residential zones. The top crime types were violence and sexual offences (23.2% of total), criminal damage and arson (13.6%), and anti-social behaviour (12.8%), with the latter two categories showing notable disparities compared to national averages. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.0 per 1,000, were 57% below the UK average (2.4 per 1,000), a gap that may reflect the area's lower population of younger demographics typically associated with such offences. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 38% below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, a statistic that could be linked to the area's quieter residential character compared to more densely populated urban centres. Criminal damage and arson, however, were 25% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the presence of older properties in the built-up area. Shoplifting, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 35% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, a trend that aligns with the area's lower retail turnover compared to major shopping districts. The seasonal context of February — a winter month with reduced outdoor activity — likely contributed to the overall crime profile, with property crimes (65 total) making up 52% of the total, and violent crimes (29) accounting for 23.2%. This balance between property and violent crime is typical for suburban areas during the winter months, when opportunities for burglary and vandalism may increase due to prolonged periods of darkness and colder weather.

February 2025 saw a dramatic 100% increase in burglary, with incidents rising from zero to 10. This spike, though statistically significant, remains an outlier compared to the UK average for burglary (0.3 per 1,000) which East Grinstead's rate (0.4 per 1,000) only slightly exceeds. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50% month-on-month, declining from 24 to 12 — a drop that may reflect reduced foot traffic during the winter lull. Violence and sexual offences also fell sharply by 37%, from 46 to 29, a reduction that aligns with the seasonal context of low outdoor activity and fewer public events. Criminal damage and arson (17 incidents) remained 25% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), a category that often correlates with anti-social behaviour in built-up areas. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person (from zero to five) particularly concerning, as this category is typically associated with high-traffic retail zones.

East Grinstead's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 4.5% decrease from the previous month's 4.7 per 1,000. This marks a slight but consistent decline in overall criminal activity, though the pace of reduction appears to have slowed compared to earlier months. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 224 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of four crimes reported each day, a rate that remains well below the UK average when scaled to local population size. The 32.8% gap between East Grinstead's rate and the UK's 6.7 per 1,000 highlights the area's distinct security profile, which may be influenced by its suburban character and lower population density compared to major urban centres. While the 4.5% monthly decline is modest, it aligns with seasonal patterns observed in similar areas during late winter, when outdoor activity typically wanes and indoor-focused crimes dominate.