Crime Rate in Cathall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cathall

The total recorded crimes in Cathall, Waltham Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cathall crime rate of 1.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cathall, encompassing approximately 66,773 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Cathall Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Birch Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Gordon Road with total crimes: 6
  • Apollo Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Cathall?

To understand the safety of Cathall, we need to analyze Cathall crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Cathall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 687 crimes compared to 820.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cathall recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cathall had fewer crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,214 crimes compared to 1,407. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cathall recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Waltham Forest, Cathall has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Cathall Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cathall has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 ranking 15th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Cathall crimes were 687. The crime rate of Cathall in 2024 was 10.29 (year) or 0.86 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cathall were around 1,214 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.18 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waltham Forest)CrimesRank (Waltham Forest)CrimesRank (Waltham Forest)
High Street227 11,477 12,482 1
Lea Bridge207 31,455 22,248 2
Valley222 21,241 42,210 3
Leytonstone183 41,252 31,766 7
Leyton157 7956 92,203 4
Grove Green96 13696 132,042 5
Hoe Street174 51,145 51,645 8
Cann Hall172 61,015 61,909 6
St James136 81,012 71,383 11
Forest135 10975 81,533 9
Chapel End135 9685 151,153 13
Higham Hill107 12720 121,415 10
William Morris117 11787 101,103 15
Wood Street89 14738 111,064 16
Larkswood54 19594 161,132 14
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North76 16491 18804 20
Markhouse52 21479 19908 17
Chingford Green57 18562 17895 18
Hale End & Highams Park South69 17477 20815 19
Upper Walthamstow54 20288 22516 21
Endlebury43 22311 21515 22

Cathall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (50 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202523
January 202524
December 202427
November 202429
October 202420
September 202412
August 202432
July 20241
May 20243
April 202426

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202522
January 202515
December 202431
November 202417
October 202416
September 202414
August 202450
April 202436

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 202415
September 202412
August 20246
April 20245

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202517
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20258
January 20258
December 202411
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
April 202410

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 202413
August 202414
April 20246

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Cathall in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cathall postcode area is presented below.

1. Birch Grove (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Gordon Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Apollo Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Frith Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cathall Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
6. Lynn Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
7. Etchingham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
8. Drapers Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Orange Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
10. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

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