Crime Rate in Hale End & Highams Park South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hale End & Highams Park South

The total recorded crimes in Hale End & Highams Park South, Waltham Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hale End & Highams Park South crime rate of 1.38 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 Hale End & Highams Park South, encompassing approximately 47,005 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Hale End & Highams Park South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilton Place with total crimes: 7
  • Fulbourne Road with total crimes: 5
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hale End & Highams Park South?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Hale End & Highams Park South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 477 crimes compared to 820.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hale End & Highams Park South recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • In 2023, Hale End & Highams Park South had fewer crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 815 crimes compared to 1,407. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hale End & Highams Park South recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Waltham Forest, Hale End & Highams Park South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hale End & Highams Park South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hale End & Highams Park South has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 1.38 ranking 20th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Hale End & Highams Park South crimes were 477. The crime rate of Hale End & Highams Park South in 2024 was 10.15 (year) or 0.85 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hale End & Highams Park South were around 815 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.34 (year) or 1.44 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hale End & Highams Park South)CrimesRank (Hale End & Highams Park South)CrimesRank (Hale End & Highams Park South)
High Street252 21,477 12,482 1
Leytonstone261 11,252 31,766 7
Lea Bridge236 31,455 22,248 2
Valley170 41,241 42,210 3
Leyton147 7956 92,203 4
Grove Green104 14696 132,042 5
Hoe Street146 81,145 51,645 8
Cann Hall162 51,015 61,909 6
Forest155 6975 81,533 9
St James132 91,012 71,383 11
Higham Hill114 10720 121,415 10
William Morris110 11787 101,103 15
Wood Street105 12738 111,064 16
Cathall83 16687 141,214 12
Chapel End105 13685 151,153 13
Larkswood74 18594 161,132 14
Chingford Green83 15562 17895 18
Markhouse65 19479 19908 17
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North76 17491 18804 20
Upper Walthamstow58 21288 22516 21
Endlebury56 22311 21515 22

Hale End & Highams Park South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20249

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202528
May 202511
April 202519
March 202518
February 202511
January 20259
December 202429
November 202412
October 202414
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202513
May 202516
April 202521
March 202521
February 202524
January 202528
December 202414
November 202421
October 20249
September 202413
August 202416

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 202512
April 202515
March 20256
February 202512
January 202514
December 202424
November 202411
October 202424
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 202515
April 202513
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20249
November 20245
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hale End & Highams Park South in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hale End & Highams Park South postcode area is presented below.

1. Wilton Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Fulbourne Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Other crime1
3. The Broadway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Mapperley Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Jubilee Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
6. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Aldriche Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wadham Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
9. Morley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. The Hale (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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