Crime Rate in Leyton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leyton

The total recorded crimes in Leyton, Waltham Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leyton crime rate of 3.22 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (16.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
Leyton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Villiers Close with total crimes: 8
  • Thornhill Gardens with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Leyton has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 3.22 ranking 7th 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.

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
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

Leyton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20249
October 202411
September 20249
August 20246
April 202410

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 20257
December 202411
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202530
January 202518
December 202439
November 202427
October 202424
September 202425
August 202422
April 202430

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20259
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 340 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202537
January 202517
December 202419
November 202435
October 202447
September 202452
August 202436
April 202454

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248
April 20249

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247
April 20246

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202513
January 202511
December 202413
November 20248
October 202414
September 20247
August 20242
April 202411

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Leyton in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting7
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Villiers Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
3. Thornhill Gardens (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Osborne Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Adelaide Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Wiseman Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Tilbury Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
9. Etloe Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tennyson Road (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

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