Crime Rate in St James: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St James

The total recorded crimes in St James, Waltham Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St James crime rate of 1.18 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 St James, encompassing approximately 103,804 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
St James Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackhorse Road with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is St James?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, St James reported a higher crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,012 crimes compared to 820. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St James witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • In 2023, St James had fewer crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,383 crimes compared to 1,407. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, St James witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St James Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St James has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 1.18 ranking 9th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total St James crimes were 1,012. The crime rate of St James in 2024 was 26.17 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in St James were around 1,383 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.70 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St James)CrimesRank (St James)CrimesRank (St James)
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
Leyton141 8956 92,203 4
Grove Green108 12696 132,042 5
Hoe Street149 61,145 51,645 8
Cann Hall145 71,015 61,909 6
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

St James Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

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

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202518
March 202529
February 202519
January 202523
December 202435
November 202426
October 202439
September 202423
August 202428

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20258
March 202513
February 202512
January 202516
December 20249
November 202418
October 20249
September 202410
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 202513
February 20254
January 202512
December 202411
November 202416
October 202418
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 202411
September 202410

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202522
March 202524
February 202528
January 202521
December 202424
November 202433
October 202428
September 202424
August 202423
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202514
March 202520
February 202512
January 202512
December 20242
November 202415
October 202413
September 202414
August 20245

A total of 164 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20257
March 20258
February 202511
January 202511
December 202413
November 202425
October 202424
September 202420
August 202421
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20254
February 20259
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20255
February 20259
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245

High Crime Locations St James in May 2025

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

1. Blackhorse Road (Map)
Total18
Bicycle theft5
Theft from the person5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Hoffmans Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Freedom Close (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Robbery1
6. Longfield Avenue (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Lloyd Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
8. Champness Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sopwith Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Haroldstone Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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