Total Crime Rate
153.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Street area has the 8th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in East Grinstead Ashplats , and the 38th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around West Street (RH19 4BF) in the last 12 months was 153.2 per 1,000 residents and was 328.7% higher than the East Grinstead Ashplats average (35.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 89.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 23.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Street (RH19 4BF), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 89 crimes here, including 49 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In East Grinstead Ashplats| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | West Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Little King Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Little King Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Portland Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cantelupe Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cantelupe Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | King Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | King Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queen'S Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rices Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Rices Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rices Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | West View Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chequer Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sandy Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ship Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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