Crime Rate in Larkswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Larkswood

The total recorded crimes in Larkswood, Waltham Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Larkswood crime rate of 1.76 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 Larkswood, encompassing approximately 41,960 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-48.28% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Larkswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Church Road with total crimes: 7
  • Linnett Close with total crimes: 4
  • New Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • 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 areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • 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 July 2025 the Larkswood has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Larkswood)CrimesRank (Larkswood)CrimesRank (Larkswood)
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
Hoe Street146 81,145 51,645 8
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
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

Larkswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202534
May 202523
April 202525
March 202518
February 202515
January 202516
December 202420
November 202416
October 202421
September 202424
August 202422

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202511
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 202425
October 202422
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202529
May 202520
April 202519
March 202514
February 202514
January 202521
December 202419
November 202432
October 202414
September 202423
August 202417

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20256
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

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

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

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251

High Crime Locations Larkswood in July 2025

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

1. Old Church Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Linnett Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
3. New Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
4. Windsor Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Rowden Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
6. Russets Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Morris Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Merriam Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
10. Beaufort Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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