22 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Waltham Forest
Compare crime rates across all 22 wards in Waltham Forest. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | High Street | 207.9 | 210 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Leytonstone | 190.4 | 173 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Lea Bridge | 132.3 | 223 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Valley | 123.3 | 165 | chevron_right |
| 5 | St James | 112.1 | 103 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Leyton | 111.2 | 159 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Hoe Street | 106.2 | 120 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Wood Street | 101.1 | 82 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Cathall | 99.1 | 97 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Cann Hall | 82.5 | 128 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Forest | 82.0 | 147 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Chingford Green | 80.7 | 78 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Higham Hill | 80.6 | 114 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Chapel End | 75.9 | 80 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Hale End & Highams Park South | 75.0 | 61 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Grove Green | 72.1 | 122 | chevron_right |
| 17 | William Morris | 71.0 | 83 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Larkswood | 61.1 | 77 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Upper Walthamstow | 53.1 | 50 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Hatch Lane & Highams Park North | 51.0 | 50 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Endlebury | 48.8 | 35 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Markhouse | 42.3 | 34 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Waltham Forest has the highest crime rate?
High Street has the highest crime rate in Waltham Forest, with 207.9 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Waltham Forest?
Markhouse has the lowest crime rate among Waltham Forest's wards, with 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Waltham Forest have?
Waltham Forest has 22 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.