Crime Rate in Chapel End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chapel End

The total recorded crimes in Chapel End, Waltham Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chapel End crime rate of 2.71 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (178.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
Chapel End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 11
  • Cazenove Road with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Chapel End has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 2.71 ranking 9th 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.

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
Higham Hill107 12720 121,415 10
William Morris117 11787 101,103 15
Wood Street89 14738 111,064 16
Cathall82 15687 141,214 12
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

Chapel End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 151 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202514
January 202514
December 202411
November 202418
October 202427
September 202429
August 20248
April 202419

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202513
January 202517
December 202412
November 202416
October 202419
September 202421
August 202446
April 202424

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 202510
December 20246
November 202410
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
April 20249

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
April 20248

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 202410
November 20247
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247
April 202413

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
April 20249

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 March 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Burglary1
2. Cazenove Road (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Bicycle theft5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Northbank Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
5. Evesham Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Chandos Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Warburton Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
8. Ruscus Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
9. Farnan Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Roberts Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Robbery1

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