Crime Rate in Larkswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Larkswood

The total recorded crimes in Larkswood, Waltham Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Larkswood crime rate of 1.29 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 Larkswood, encompassing approximately 41,960 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Larkswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Templeton Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Thurlow Close with total crimes: 3
  • Beaufort Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Larkswood?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Larkswood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 594 crimes compared to 820.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Larkswood recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Larkswood had fewer crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,132 crimes compared to 1,407. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Larkswood recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Larkswood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Larkswood has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 1.29 ranking 19th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Larkswood crimes were 594. The crime rate of Larkswood in 2024 was 14.16 (year) or 1.18 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Larkswood were around 1,132 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.98 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking 14 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
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North76 16491 18804 20
Markhouse52 21479 19908 17
Chingford Green57 18562 17895 18
Hale End & Highams Park South69 17477 20815 19
Upper Walthamstow54 20288 22516 21
Endlebury43 22311 21515 22

Larkswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 202425
October 202422
September 202412
August 20243
April 202417

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202515
January 202516
December 202420
November 202416
October 202421
September 202424
August 202422
April 202426

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 202521
December 202419
November 202432
October 202414
September 202423
August 202417
April 202418

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
April 202413

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
April 20245

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243
April 202412

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Larkswood in March 2025

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

1. Templeton Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Thurlow Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Beaufort Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Russets Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bailey Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Chivers Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Suffield Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Old Church Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. Lockwood Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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