Crime Rate in Leyton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leyton

The total recorded crimes in Leyton, Waltham Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 141 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leyton crime rate of 2.89 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 Leyton, encompassing approximately 48,754 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
Leyton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Primrose Road with total crimes: 8
  • Adelaide Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Leyton?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Leyton reported a higher crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 956 crimes compared to 820. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leyton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • In 2023, Leyton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 2,203 crimes compared to 1,407. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leyton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Leyton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Leyton has recorded 141 crimes with crime rate of 2.89 ranking 8th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Leyton crimes were 956. The crime rate of Leyton in 2024 was 19.61 (year) or 1.63 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leyton were around 2,203 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.19 (year) or 3.77 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leyton)CrimesRank (Leyton)CrimesRank (Leyton)
High Street216 21,477 12,482 1
Leytonstone239 11,252 31,766 7
Lea Bridge177 41,455 22,248 2
Valley171 51,241 42,210 3
Forest178 3975 81,533 9
Grove Green108 12696 132,042 5
Hoe Street149 61,145 51,645 8
Cann Hall145 71,015 61,909 6
St James123 91,012 71,383 11
Higham Hill98 13720 121,415 10
William Morris118 11787 101,103 15
Chapel End118 10685 151,153 13
Wood Street87 15738 111,064 16
Cathall56 21687 141,214 12
Larkswood82 16594 161,132 14
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North90 14491 18804 20
Markhouse57 19479 19908 17
Chingford Green79 17562 17895 18
Hale End & Highams Park South73 18477 20815 19
Endlebury57 20311 21515 22
Upper Walthamstow43 22288 22516 21

Leyton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 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 (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (35 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, 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 (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 350 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202531
March 202543
February 202537
January 202517
December 202419
November 202435
October 202447
September 202452
August 202436

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202526
March 202536
February 202530
January 202518
December 202439
November 202427
October 202424
September 202425
August 202422

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20257
March 202510
February 20259
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 202412
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 68 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 202510
February 20257
January 20257
December 202411
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 202512
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20249
October 202411
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20258
March 20259
February 202513
January 202511
December 202413
November 20248
October 202414
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20259
February 20259
January 20259
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 202511
January 20255
December 20247
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Leyton in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Primrose Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Adelaide Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs5
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Etloe Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Oliver Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Crescent Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
7. Manor Hall Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
8. Thornhill Gardens (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Inskip Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
10. Maud Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1

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