East Grinstead Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Grinstead’s built-up area recorded 128 crimes in September 2025, translating to a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents—37.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure, though modest, reflects the area’s broader safety profile, particularly in categories such as violence and sexual offences, which stood at 1.6 per 1,000, 38% below the UK average. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mix of violent and property-related incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.9% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.4%) and other theft (10.2%). The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school, university freshers, and the gradual onset of colder weather—likely influenced the distribution of crimes. For instance, the relatively high proportion of violent offences may be attributed to the increased social interaction and nightlife activity typical of the freshers’ period. Conversely, the drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 34.8%, could be linked to the structured environment of the academic term, where students are more likely to be engaged in campus activities. The category of shoplifting, which saw a 66.7% increase, may be tied to the influx of new students and visitors to the area, creating opportunities for retail-related offences. Overall, East Grinstead’s crime profile remains distinct from national trends, with its lower rates suggesting a combination of effective local policing, community engagement, and the town’s compact, market-town character, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.

September 2025 saw a sharp 400% increase in burglary, with the number of cases rising from 1 to 5. This surge, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity in residential areas during the transition to autumn, when seasonal changes can impact crime patterns. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 34.8%, from 46 to 30, a decline that aligns with the start of the academic year and reduced foot traffic in public spaces. The category of violence and sexual offences, at 46 cases, accounted for 35.9% of total crimes, significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (East Grinstead’s rate: 1.6 per 1,000). This suggests a lower prevalence of violent crime in the area, possibly influenced by its market-town character and community-oriented policing. Shoplifting increased by 66.7%, from 6 to 10 cases, a trend that may be linked to the return of students and visitors to the area during the freshers’ period, which typically sees heightened retail activity. The category of theft from the person, which rose from 0 to 1 case, highlights a rare but concerning shift that could warrant localised awareness campaigns.

East Grinstead's crime rate in September 2025 rose slightly to 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 3.4% increase from the previous month’s 4.4. This places the area 37.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 219 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area’s relatively low crime density. When contextualised against East Grinstead’s population of 28,028, this rate suggests that the majority of residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. However, the modest rise in the overall rate, coupled with specific increases in burglary and theft from the person, indicates areas for targeted attention. The contrast with UK-wide figures remains stark, with East Grinstead’s performance in categories like violence and anti-social behaviour far outpacing the national average in terms of safety. This comparative advantage may be linked to the town’s compact built-up area, where community policing and local engagement could play a role in maintaining lower crime levels.