Crime Rate in Higham Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Higham Hill

The total recorded crimes in Higham Hill, Waltham Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Higham Hill crime rate of 2.06 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 Higham Hill, encompassing approximately 47,483 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
Higham Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 6
  • Sutherland Road with total crimes: 5
  • Mcentee Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Higham Hill?

To understand the safety of Higham Hill, we need to analyze Higham Hill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Higham Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 720 crimes compared to 820.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Higham Hill recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • In 2023, Higham Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,415 crimes compared to 1,407. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Higham Hill witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Waltham Forest, Higham Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Higham Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Higham Hill has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 2.06 ranking 13th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Higham Hill crimes were 720. The crime rate of Higham Hill in 2024 was 15.16 (year) or 1.26 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Higham Hill were around 1,415 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.80 (year) or 2.48 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Higham Hill)CrimesRank (Higham Hill)CrimesRank (Higham Hill)
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
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
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North90 14491 18804 20
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

Higham Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 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 (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 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 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 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 (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202518
March 20259
February 20256
January 202514
December 202421
November 202422
October 202415
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202520
March 202523
February 202513
January 202521
December 202425
November 202414
October 202418
September 202422
August 202427

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 20259
January 202512
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202526
March 202535
February 202527
January 202522
December 202432
November 202430
October 202419
September 202428
August 202421

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 202510
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 20246
October 202411
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Higham Hill in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Higham Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sutherland Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Mcentee Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Hillyfield (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Sutherland Road Path (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
6. The Mile End (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hecham Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Waltham Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Green Pond Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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