February 2026 Source: Police.uk
IG8 Crime Intelligence Report
IG8 recorded 210 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 5.36 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 12.9% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 7.5% lower.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
210trending_down -12.9% vs last month
Crime Rate
5.36per 1k
Moderate Active Postcodes
1,434
Within IG8 district
Waltham Forest
39,185
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping Area Map | total: 10 Shoplifting: 7 Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 10 |
| Liston Way Map | total: 7 Anti-social behaviour: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 7 |
| Supermarket Map | total: 7 Criminal damage and arson: 2 Drugs: 2 | 7 |
| Orsett Terrace Map | total: 5 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 5 |
| Supermarket Map | total: 5 Shoplifting: 4 Other theft: 1 | 5 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Vehicle crime: 1 | 4 |
| Gainsborough Road Map | total: 4 Burglary: 1 Other theft: 1 | 4 |
| Southend Road Map | total: 4 Other crime: 2 Other theft: 1 | 4 |
| Johnston Road Map | total: 4 Vehicle crime: 2 Other theft: 1 | 4 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 3 Shoplifting: 1 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
63
30.0%
Anti-social Behaviour
36
17.1%
Vehicle Crime
20
9.5%
Other Theft
17
8.1%
Shoplifting
15
7.1%
Burglary
14
6.7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
12
5.7%
Drug Offences
12
5.7%
Public Order
10
4.8%
Other Crime
6
2.9%
Theft from Person
2
1.0%
Robbery
2
1.0%
Weapons Possession
1
0.5%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_down -12.9%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -7.5%
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