Crime Rate in Chapel End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chapel End

The total recorded crimes in Chapel End, Waltham Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chapel End crime rate of 2.37 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 Chapel End, encompassing approximately 49,724 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (107.69% increase)
  • Burglary: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-32.14% decrease)
Chapel End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farnan Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Ruscus Road with total crimes: 13
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 7

How safe is Chapel End?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Chapel End demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 685 crimes compared to 820.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chapel End recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • In 2023, Chapel End had fewer crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,153 crimes compared to 1,407. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chapel End recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chapel End Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chapel End has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 ranking 10th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Chapel End crimes were 685. The crime rate of Chapel End in 2024 was 13.78 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chapel End were around 1,153 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.19 (year) or 1.93 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chapel End)CrimesRank (Chapel End)CrimesRank (Chapel End)
High Street216 21,477 12,482 1
Leytonstone239 11,252 31,766 7
Lea Bridge177 41,455 22,248 2
Valley171 51,241 42,210 3
Forest178 3975 81,533 9
Leyton141 8956 92,203 4
Grove Green108 12696 132,042 5
Hoe Street149 61,145 51,645 8
Cann Hall145 71,015 61,909 6
St James123 91,012 71,383 11
Higham Hill98 13720 121,415 10
William Morris118 11787 101,103 15
Wood Street87 15738 111,064 16
Cathall56 21687 141,214 12
Larkswood82 16594 161,132 14
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North90 14491 18804 20
Markhouse57 19479 19908 17
Chingford Green79 17562 17895 18
Hale End & Highams Park South73 18477 20815 19
Endlebury57 20311 21515 22
Upper Walthamstow43 22288 22516 21

Chapel End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 202410
November 20247
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202512
March 20258
February 20254
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202528
March 202539
February 202514
January 202520
December 202427
November 202425
October 202427
September 202416
August 202418

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202513
March 202519
February 202513
January 202517
December 202412
November 202416
October 202419
September 202421
August 202446

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20258
February 20258
January 202510
December 20246
November 202410
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 157 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202511
February 202514
January 202514
December 202411
November 202418
October 202427
September 202429
August 20248

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 202515
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Chapel End in May 2025

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

1. Farnan Avenue (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary4
Robbery4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
2. Ruscus Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour12
Robbery1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery2
Other theft1
4. Ardleigh Terrace (Map)
Total5
Burglary5
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft3
Other theft2
6. Garner Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
7. Aveling Park Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brookscroft Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
10. Lewis Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Drugs1

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