East Grinstead Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in East Grinstead during January 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property offences, shaped by the area's character as a built-up town within Mid Sussex. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.1% of all reported crimes, the highest share, followed by shoplifting (18.3%) and anti-social behaviour (9.9%). This mix contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 36% of the total, yet East Grinstead's rate for this category is 36% below the national average at 1.6 per 1,000. The lower-than-average violent crime rate may reflect the town's relatively stable community dynamics, though the prominence of violence here suggests localized pressures that warrant further attention. Shoplifting, meanwhile, stands out as a significant concern, with its rate at 0.9 per 1,000—45% above the UK average—potentially linked to the town's retail presence along the A23 corridor. Anti-social behaviour, which contributes 9.9% of crimes, is 49% below the UK average, indicating effective community policing or strong local reporting mechanisms. Seasonal factors also play a role: January's reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours align with lower outdoor crime rates but may have contributed to a shift in shoplifting patterns, as seen in the sharp increase in this category. The overall crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000—33.8% below the UK average—positions East Grinstead as a relatively safe area, though the disparity in specific offence types highlights the need for targeted interventions. This balance of crime types offers insight into the area's social and economic landscape, where retail and community interactions shape the local crime picture.

January 2025 saw a marked increase in shoplifting, rising by 140% compared to December, with 24 incidents reported. This surge, from 10 to 24 cases, may reflect post-holiday retail activity or changes in policing focus. Public order offences also rose sharply by 120%, from 5 to 11 cases, a trend that could be linked to the town's social events or seasonal transitions. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 30.3%, from 66 to 46, a decline that may align with January's reduced social gatherings and shorter days. Shoplifting's rate (0.9 per 1,000) is 45% above the UK average, underscoring a specific challenge for local retailers. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains significantly lower than the UK average (49% below), suggesting that community engagement efforts may be effective. The increase in possession of weapons, up 100% from 0 to 2 cases, is a concerning anomaly that requires closer monitoring. These shifts in crime mix highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with some categories rising while others decline, reflecting the combination of seasonal, economic, and social factors.

East Grinstead's January 2025 crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 represents a slight decline from December's 4.8 per 1,000, a -3.1% reduction. This small but consistent drop positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with its rate remaining 33.8% below the national average. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported per day in January—a rate that, while low, may still concern residents given the town's population of 28,028. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 214 residents, a figure that illustrates the relatively low frequency of incidents in this area. When compared to the UK's average of 7.1 per 1,000, East Grinstead's performance is better, though the disparity in specific offence types—such as shoplifting and violence—reveals areas for targeted improvement. For residents, the monthly exposure figure of 1-in-214 provides a tangible sense of risk, though this is a monthly aggregate and does not account for daily fluctuations. The slight decrease from the previous month suggests that local policing or community initiatives may be having a positive effect, though further analysis is needed to confirm this. These comparisons highlight East Grinstead's position as a relatively safe town, with crime rates that are consistently below the national average but with specific categories requiring attention.