Crime Rate in Hoe Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hoe Street

The total recorded crimes in Hoe Street, Waltham Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 146 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hoe Street crime rate of 1.49 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 Hoe Street, encompassing approximately 97,978 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (5.13% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
Hoe Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hoe Street with total crimes: 11
  • Rectory Road with total crimes: 7
  • Prospect Hill with total crimes: 6

How safe is Hoe Street?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Hoe Street reported a higher crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,145 crimes compared to 820. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hoe Street witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • In 2023, Hoe Street experienced a greater number of crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,645 crimes compared to 1,407. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hoe Street witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Waltham Forest, Hoe Street has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hoe Street Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hoe Street has recorded 146 crimes with crime rate of 1.49 ranking 8th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Hoe Street crimes were 1,145. The crime rate of Hoe Street in 2024 was 11.69 (year) or 0.97 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hoe Street were around 1,645 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.79 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hoe Street)CrimesRank (Hoe Street)CrimesRank (Hoe Street)
High Street252 21,477 12,482 1
Leytonstone261 11,252 31,766 7
Lea Bridge236 31,455 22,248 2
Valley170 41,241 42,210 3
Leyton147 7956 92,203 4
Grove Green104 14696 132,042 5
Cann Hall162 51,015 61,909 6
Forest155 6975 81,533 9
St James132 91,012 71,383 11
Higham Hill114 10720 121,415 10
William Morris110 11787 101,103 15
Wood Street105 12738 111,064 16
Cathall83 16687 141,214 12
Chapel End105 13685 151,153 13
Larkswood74 18594 161,132 14
Chingford Green83 15562 17895 18
Markhouse65 19479 19908 17
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North76 17491 18804 20
Hale End & Highams Park South65 20477 20815 19
Upper Walthamstow58 21288 22516 21
Endlebury56 22311 21515 22

Hoe Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (39 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (39 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (55 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 492 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202539
May 202547
April 202532
March 202543
February 202531
January 202539
December 202422
November 202442
October 202446
September 202466
August 202444

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20255
April 202512
March 202521
February 202511
January 20257
December 20249
November 202411
October 20246
September 202418
August 20242

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
April 20258
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 20248
November 202413
October 202421
September 202417
August 20246

A total of 269 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202516
May 20259
April 20257
March 202525
February 202517
January 20258
December 202429
November 202426
October 202452
September 202455
August 20245

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202527
May 202524
April 202529
March 202529
February 202520
January 202534
December 202423
November 202440
October 202425
September 202429
August 202430

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202512
April 20255
March 20255
February 20259
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 202410
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20257
April 20258
March 202511
February 202511
January 202512
December 20245
November 202411
October 202410
September 20244
August 202414

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 202514
April 202510
March 20259
February 20259
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 202416
August 20243

A total of 144 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202515
May 202520
April 202511
March 20256
February 202512
January 20258
December 202417
November 202428
October 20246
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
January 20251
December 20248
November 202411
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Hoe Street in July 2025

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

1. Hoe Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime1
2. Rectory Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Prospect Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. St Stephens Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Daventry Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gandhi Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
7. Church Hill (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Richards Place (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Vine Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Bremer Mews (Map)
Total4
Drugs4

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