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 March 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hale End & Highams Park South crime rate of 1.47 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Hale End & Highams Park South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilton Place with total crimes: 17
  • Jubilee Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hale End & Highams Park South has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 1.47 ranking 17th 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.

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
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
Upper Walthamstow54 20288 22516 21
Endlebury43 22311 21515 22

Hale End & Highams Park South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202524
January 202528
December 202414
November 202421
October 20249
September 202413
August 202416
April 202410

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202512
January 202514
December 202424
November 202411
October 202424
September 20247
August 20243
April 202412

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202511
January 20259
December 202429
November 202412
October 202414
September 202411
August 202410
April 202419

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
April 202414

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20249
November 20245
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20249
April 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Hale End & Highams Park South in March 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)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
2. Jubilee Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hartwell Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. The Hale (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
6. Forster Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
7. Fulbourne Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Studley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
9. Beverley Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Alders Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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