Crime Rate in Markhouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Markhouse

The total recorded crimes in Markhouse, Waltham Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Markhouse crime rate of 1.39 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 Markhouse, encompassing approximately 46,830 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-52.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Markhouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Approach with total crimes: 9
  • Helena Road with total crimes: 6
  • Longfellow Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Markhouse?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Markhouse demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 479 crimes compared to 820.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Markhouse recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • In 2023, Markhouse had fewer crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 908 crimes compared to 1,407. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Markhouse recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Waltham Forest, Markhouse has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Markhouse Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Markhouse has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 1.39 ranking 19th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Markhouse crimes were 479. The crime rate of Markhouse in 2024 was 10.23 (year) or 0.85 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Markhouse were around 908 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.39 (year) or 1.62 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Markhouse)CrimesRank (Markhouse)CrimesRank (Markhouse)
High Street252 21,477 12,482 1
Leytonstone261 11,252 31,766 7
Lea Bridge236 31,455 22,248 2
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
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

Markhouse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
April 20259
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202522
May 202517
April 20259
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 202410
November 20248
October 202420
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20255
April 20257
March 20252
February 20258
January 20254
December 202412
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202525
May 202520
April 202517
March 202520
February 202512
January 202510
December 202413
November 202417
October 202422
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 68 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20255
April 20257
March 20251
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Markhouse in July 2025

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

1. Station Approach (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime3
Robbery2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
2. Helena Road (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Longfellow Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Lansdowne Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
5. Union Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Walthamstow Queen'S Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Robbery2
7. Cobble Path (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
8. Beatrice Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Barnabas Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Lennox Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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