Crime Rate in Lea Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lea Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Lea Bridge, Waltham Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 207 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lea Bridge crime rate of 1.01 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 Lea Bridge, encompassing approximately 204,453 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (65.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (233.33% increase)
Lea Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Road with total crimes: 18
  • Elm Park Road with total crimes: 14
  • Stanley Road with total crimes: 13

How safe is Lea Bridge?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Lea Bridge reported a higher crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,455 crimes compared to 820. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lea Bridge witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lea Bridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 2,248 crimes compared to 1,407. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lea Bridge witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lea Bridge Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Lea Bridge has recorded 207 crimes with crime rate of 1.01 ranking 3th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Lea Bridge crimes were 1,455. The crime rate of Lea Bridge in 2024 was 7.12 (year) or 0.59 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lea Bridge were around 2,248 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.00 (year) or 0.92 (month) ranking 2 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
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
Larkswood54 19594 161,132 14
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

Lea Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 369 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202540
January 202533
December 202438
November 202447
October 202439
September 202435
August 202452
April 202447

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20256
January 202514
December 202417
November 202419
October 202412
September 202415
August 20244
April 202423

A total of 83 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 202412
November 202410
October 202414
September 202411
August 20248
April 202410

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202529
January 202542
December 202442
November 202455
October 202446
September 202451
August 202443
April 202451

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202512
January 202514
December 20248
November 202411
October 202413
September 202417
August 20241
April 20247

A total of 176 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20257
January 202513
December 202423
November 202428
October 202431
September 202416
August 202414
April 202424

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

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 202510
December 20248
November 202415
October 202410
September 20249
August 20249
July 20241
April 202412

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 119 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202512
January 202517
December 202421
November 202420
October 202418
September 20248
August 20246
April 20243

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 202414
August 202419
April 20248

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202513
January 202517
December 202419
November 202419
October 202417
September 202419
August 20242
April 202419

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Lea Bridge in March 2025

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

1. High Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Elm Park Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Stanley Road (Map)
Total13
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Robbery1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. Clementina Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Palamos Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person2
10. Russell Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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