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 February 2026 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatch Lane & Highams Park North crime rate of 1.60 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Penny Close with total crimes: 5
  • Chadwick Avenue with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hatch Lane & Highams Park North)CrimesRank (Hatch Lane & Highams Park North)CrimesRank (Hatch Lane & Highams Park North)
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
Hale End & Highams Park SouthNA NA477 20815 19
Upper WalthamstowNA NA288 22516 21
EndleburyNA NA311 21515 22

Hatch Lane & Highams Park North 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 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202613
December 202511
November 202513
October 202516
September 202513
August 20259
July 202526
June 202517
May 202529
April 202518
March 202514
February 202514

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20252
November 20254
October 20251
September 20251
August 20256
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202619
December 202511
November 202523
October 202517
September 202518
August 202515
July 202524
June 202518
May 202521
April 202526
March 202520
February 202519

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20254
November 20252
October 20254
September 20255
August 20254
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20265
December 20259
November 20257
October 20254
September 20256
August 20254
July 20252
June 20256
May 20252
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20263
December 20253
November 20258
October 202510
September 20257
August 202512
July 20257
June 20253
May 202511
April 20256
March 202513
February 202513

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20267
December 20255
November 20255
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
July 20254
June 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20253
September 20255
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
August 20251
July 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20254
September 20251
July 20252
June 20256
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20254

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Hatch Lane & Highams Park North in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Penny Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Chadwick Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Ashwood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Beechwood Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Richmond Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Otterbourne Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Longshaw Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. Rookwood Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Highams Park (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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