Crime Rate in Lea Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lea Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Lea Bridge, Waltham Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 236 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lea Bridge crime rate of 1.15 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Lea Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lea Bridge Road with total crimes: 20
  • High Road with total crimes: 15
  • Elm Park Road with total crimes: 14

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 areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • 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 areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • 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 July 2025 the Lea Bridge has recorded 236 crimes with crime rate of 0.89 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lea Bridge)CrimesRank (Lea Bridge)CrimesRank (Lea Bridge)
High Street252 21,477 12,482 1
Leytonstone261 11,252 31,766 7
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
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

Lea Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Drugs were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 508 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202535
May 202542
April 202532
March 202538
February 202540
January 202533
December 202438
November 202447
October 202439
September 202435
August 202452

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 202510
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 202414
August 202419

A total of 96 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 202412
November 202410
October 202414
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 202516
April 202513
March 202515
February 202512
January 202514
December 20248
November 202411
October 202413
September 202417
August 20241

A total of 233 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202526
May 202515
April 202523
March 202520
February 20257
January 202513
December 202423
November 202428
October 202431
September 202416
August 202414

A total of 175 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202515
April 202515
March 20258
February 202513
January 202517
December 202419
November 202419
October 202417
September 202419
August 20242

A total of 196 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202527
May 202519
April 202519
March 202520
February 20256
January 202514
December 202417
November 202419
October 202412
September 202415
August 20244

A total of 539 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202554
May 202538
April 202540
March 202548
February 202529
January 202542
December 202442
November 202455
October 202446
September 202451
August 202443

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 20258
April 202511
March 20259
February 202511
January 202510
December 20248
November 202415
October 202410
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20259
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 187 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202514
May 20259
April 202546
March 202514
February 202512
January 202517
December 202421
November 202420
October 202418
September 20248
August 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Lea Bridge in July 2025

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

1. Lea Bridge Road (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. High Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Elm Park Road (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Stanley Road (Map)
Total10
Other theft3
Burglary2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Other theft2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Northumberland Road (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cornwell Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
8. Marconi Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Gloucester Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person2

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