Crime Rate in Leytonstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leytonstone

The total recorded crimes in Leytonstone, Waltham Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 183 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leytonstone crime rate of 2.80 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 Leytonstone, encompassing approximately 65,471 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-40.68% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
Leytonstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 30
  • Lemna Road with total crimes: 19
  • Burghley Road with total crimes: 13

How safe is Leytonstone?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Leytonstone reported a higher crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,252 crimes compared to 820. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leytonstone witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Leytonstone experienced a greater number of crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,766 crimes compared to 1,407. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leytonstone witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Leytonstone Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Leytonstone has recorded 183 crimes with crime rate of 2.80 ranking 4th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Leytonstone crimes were 1,252. The crime rate of Leytonstone in 2024 was 19.12 (year) or 1.59 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leytonstone were around 1,766 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.97 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking 7 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
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

Leytonstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
August 202412
April 202413

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 202511
December 20246
November 20249
October 202413
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202530
January 202522
December 202425
November 202425
October 202429
September 202430
August 202428
July 20241
May 20241
April 202434

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 202413
August 20245
April 20242

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 202411

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202523
January 202510
December 20249
November 202411
October 202421
September 202410
August 20243
April 202420

A total of 429 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202559
January 202537
December 202442
November 202446
October 202456
September 202462
August 202447
April 202445

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202511
January 20259
December 202422
November 202413
October 202412
September 202410
August 20242
May 20242
April 202418

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 202412
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 20249
August 20245
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 202410
August 20245
July 20242
May 20245
April 202414

A total of 265 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202535
January 202529
December 202441
November 202430
October 202425
September 202425
August 20246
April 202429

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Leytonstone in March 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting23
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Lemna Road (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Burghley Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Hanbury Drive (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
5. Aylmer Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Leytonstone (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Corbicum (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Clarendon Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. King'S Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
10. Wallwood Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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