Crime Rate in Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Valley

The total recorded crimes in Valley, Waltham Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 222 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Valley crime rate of 2.76 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 Valley, encompassing approximately 80,456 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (78) incidents (95.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Cork Tree Way with total crimes: 25
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 21

How safe is Valley?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Valley reported a higher crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,241 crimes compared to 820. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Valley witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Valley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 2,210 crimes compared to 1,407. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Valley witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Valley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Valley has recorded 222 crimes with crime rate of 2.76 ranking 2th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Valley crimes were 1,241. The crime rate of Valley in 2024 was 17.00 (year) or 1.42 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Valley were around 2,210 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.47 (year) or 2.29 (month) ranking 3 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
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
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

Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (78 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (55 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (31 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 202411
October 202411
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246

A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202515
January 202523
December 202415
November 202433
October 202419
September 202422
August 20244
April 202426

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202519
January 202523
December 202432
November 202444
October 202438
September 202431
August 202420
April 202420

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202524
January 202529
December 202430
November 202442
October 202441
September 202431
August 202431
June 20242
April 202437

A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202514
January 202514
December 202421
November 20248
October 202418
September 202411
August 20242
April 202425

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 406 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202578
February 202540
January 202555
December 202472
November 202449
October 202457
September 202420
August 20244
April 202431

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
April 20241

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 202412
October 20249
September 202412
August 20245
April 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 202410
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
April 20249

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 202511
December 202411
November 20248
October 202414
September 202411
August 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Valley in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting21
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cork Tree Way (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting18
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Walthamstow Avenue (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Cabinet Way (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
7. Churchill Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft1
8. Lower Hall Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
9. Chingford Mount Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime1
10. Chase Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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