Crime Rate in Wood Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wood Street

The total recorded crimes in Wood Street, Waltham Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wood Street crime rate of 1.20 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 Wood Street, encompassing approximately 73,954 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wood Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Western Road with total crimes: 8
  • Chestnut Avenue North with total crimes: 6

How safe is Wood Street?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Wood Street demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 738 crimes compared to 820.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Wood Street witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wood Street had fewer crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,064 crimes compared to 1,407. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wood Street recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wood Street Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wood Street has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 1.20 ranking 14th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Wood Street crimes were 738. The crime rate of Wood Street in 2024 was 9.98 (year) or 0.83 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wood Street were around 1,064 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.39 (year) or 1.20 (month) ranking 16 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
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

Wood Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202520
January 202523
December 202427
November 202424
October 202429
September 202416
August 202429
May 20241
April 202424

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202516
January 202529
December 202429
November 202432
October 202421
September 202432
August 202437
April 202418

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
January 20257
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20256
December 20247
November 20243
October 202412
September 20248
May 20241

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 202517
December 202412
November 202417
October 202418
September 202419
August 20243
April 202411

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
April 20241

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 202411
October 20249
September 202410
August 20242
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 202511
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
April 20241

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
April 20243

High Crime Locations Wood Street in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Western Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs1
3. Chestnut Avenue North (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Albion Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wood Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Eastern Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Lea Bridge Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Waverley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Stocksfield Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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