Crime Rate in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North

The total recorded crimes in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North, Waltham Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatch Lane & Highams Park North crime rate of 2.76 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 Hatch Lane & Highams Park North, encompassing approximately 32,559 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (61.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Otterbourne Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Beechwood Drive with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hatch Lane & Highams Park North?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Hatch Lane & Highams Park North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 491 crimes compared to 820.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • In 2023, Hatch Lane & Highams Park North had fewer crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 804 crimes compared to 1,407. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Waltham Forest, Hatch Lane & Highams Park North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hatch Lane & Highams Park North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hatch Lane & Highams Park North has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 2.76 ranking 14th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Hatch Lane & Highams Park North crimes were 491. The crime rate of Hatch Lane & Highams Park North in 2024 was 15.08 (year) or 1.26 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North were around 804 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.69 (year) or 2.06 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hatch Lane & Highams Park North)CrimesRank (Hatch Lane & Highams Park North)CrimesRank (Hatch Lane & Highams Park North)
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
Chapel End118 10685 151,153 13
Wood Street87 15738 111,064 16
Cathall56 21687 141,214 12
Larkswood82 16594 161,132 14
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

Hatch Lane & Highams Park North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 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 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202518
March 202514
February 202514
January 20259
December 202416
November 202413
October 202414
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 202411
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 202513
February 202513
January 202518
December 202410
November 202414
October 202421
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202526
March 202520
February 202519
January 202518
December 202427
November 202416
October 202411
September 202428
August 202422

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20249
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Hatch Lane & Highams Park North in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hatch Lane & Highams Park North postcode area is presented below.

1. Otterbourne Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Beechwood Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
5. Penny Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Handsworth Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Blackthorne Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
8. Betoyne Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Robbery1
9. Chadwick Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Connington Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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