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 February 2026 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hale End & Highams Park South crime rate of 1.98 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Hale End & Highams Park South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Evanston Avenue with total crimes: 33
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Swanage Road with total crimes: 8

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hale End & Highams Park South)CrimesRank (Hale End & Highams Park South)CrimesRank (Hale End & Highams Park South)
High StreetNA NA1,477 12,482 1
Lea BridgeNA NA1,455 22,248 2
ValleyNA NA1,241 42,210 3
LeytonstoneNA NA1,252 31,766 7
LeytonNA NA956 92,203 4
Grove GreenNA NA696 132,042 5
Hoe StreetNA NA1,145 51,645 8
Cann HallNA NA1,015 61,909 6
St JamesNA NA1,012 71,383 11
ForestNA NA975 81,533 9
Higham HillNA NA720 121,415 10
William MorrisNA NA787 101,103 15
Wood StreetNA NA738 111,064 16
CathallNA NA687 141,214 12
Chapel EndNA NA685 151,153 13
LarkswoodNA NA594 161,132 14
MarkhouseNA NA479 19908 17
Chingford GreenNA NA562 17895 18
Hatch Lane & Highams Park NorthNA NA491 18804 20
Upper WalthamstowNA NA288 22516 21
EndleburyNA NA311 21515 22

Hale End & Highams Park South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202610
December 202510
November 20257
October 20259
September 20255
August 202511
July 20255
June 20257
May 202512
April 202515
March 20256
February 202512

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202621
December 202514
November 202520
October 202525
September 202516
August 202520
July 202515
June 202513
May 202516
April 202521
March 202521
February 202524

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
December 20253
November 20258
October 20252
August 20255
July 20253
June 20251
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202638
January 202614
December 20257
November 202514
October 202515
September 202514
August 202519
July 202517
June 202528
May 202511
April 202519
March 202518
February 202511

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
October 20252
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20257
November 20256
October 20255
September 20251
August 20251
July 20258
June 20257
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20263
December 20252
November 20258
October 20255
September 20258
August 20257
July 20251
June 20253
May 202515
April 202513
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
September 20252
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20256
November 20255
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20254
November 20259
October 20254
September 20253
August 20258
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
July 20253
June 20251

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
September 20251
August 20252
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20252
October 20251
September 20255
August 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253

High Crime Locations Hale End & Highams Park South in February 2026

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

1. Evanston Avenue (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Swanage Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime1
4. The Hale (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Frinton Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wilton Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Jubilee Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hale End Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. The Broadway (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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