Crime Rate in Markhouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Markhouse

The total recorded crimes in Markhouse, Waltham Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Markhouse crime rate of 1.11 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Markhouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Close with total crimes: 7
  • Helena Road with total crimes: 6
  • Priory Avenue with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Markhouse has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 1.11 ranking 21th 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.

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
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
Chingford Green57 18562 17895 18
Hale End & Highams Park South69 17477 20815 19
Upper Walthamstow54 20288 22516 21
Endlebury43 22311 21515 22

Markhouse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 20243
May 20244
April 202415

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202512
January 202510
December 202413
November 202417
October 202422
September 202411
August 202410
April 202414

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 202410
November 20248
October 202420
September 20248
August 202412
July 20242
May 20245
April 202414

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20258
January 20254
December 202412
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 20244
April 20245

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Markhouse in March 2025

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

1. Richmond Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Helena Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Priory Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Longfellow Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cobble Path (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Station Approach (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
7. Belgrave Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Edinburgh Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Albert Road (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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