East Grinstead Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Grinstead’s November 2025 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents places it 31.5% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer profile compared to national trends. The breakdown shows violence and sexual offences (45 cases, 31.9% of total crimes) as the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (35 cases, 24.8%) and criminal damage and arson (12 cases, 8.5%). This distribution aligns with the area’s character as a built-up area within Mid Sussex, where urban density and community-focused policing may contribute to lower rates of property crime relative to larger cities. Seasonal factors, including the transition into darker evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night, may have influenced the spike in anti-social behaviour, though this category remains 23% above the UK average. Conversely, violent crime rates are 38% below the UK average, consistent with the town’s relatively stable demographic profile and limited presence of high-risk nightlife zones. The low rates of shoplifting (52% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (25% below) suggest effective community engagement strategies and secure infrastructure in residential and commercial areas.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+125%), robbery (+100%), and anti-social behaviour (+52.2%) compared to October, with vehicle crime rising from 4 to 9 incidents. This surge in vehicle-related offences may be linked to seasonal changes, as colder weather and reduced visibility could encourage opportunistic thefts in parking areas near retail hubs. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes fell by 66.7% (from 6 to 2), a drop that may reflect targeted enforcement efforts or reduced demand during the post-Christmas shopping lull. Anti-social behaviour, though rising, remains a concern, with East Grinstead’s rate 23% above the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. This discrepancy could indicate localised issues in specific neighbourhoods, such as increased alcohol consumption during Bonfire Night events. Violent crime rates stayed well below the UK average, with East Grinstead’s 1.6 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s effectiveness in managing conflict through community policing and youth engagement initiatives.

East Grinstead’s crime rate rose 12.8% from 4.5 per 1,000 in October to 5.0 per 1,000 in November, marking a slight upward trend despite remaining significantly below the UK average. This increase corresponds to a rise in reported crimes from 126 to 141, with the daily crime count averaging 5 incidents per day over the 30-day period. When scaled to the area’s population of 28,028 residents, this means one reported crime occurred for every 199 residents during the month. While this figure is lower than the UK average of 1-in-136 residents, it underscores the need for sustained attention to emerging trends such as anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. The area’s built-up character, with its mix of residential, retail, and community spaces, likely contributes to its relatively low rates of property crime but may also create focal points for certain offences. The month-on-month shift in crime types, particularly the rise in vehicle-related incidents, suggests that seasonal factors and local events—such as the timing of Bonfire Night—can influence crime patterns in ways that require tailored responses from local authorities.