Crime Rate in Wood Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wood Street

The total recorded crimes in Wood Street, Waltham Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wood Street 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 Wood Street, encompassing approximately 73,954 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Wood Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albion Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Stocksfield Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • 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 areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • 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 May 2025 the Wood Street has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 1.18 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wood Street)CrimesRank (Wood Street)CrimesRank (Wood Street)
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
St James123 91,012 71,383 11
Higham Hill98 13720 121,415 10
William Morris118 11787 101,103 15
Chapel End118 10685 151,153 13
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

Wood Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202534
March 202522
February 202516
January 202529
December 202429
November 202432
October 202421
September 202432
August 202437

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20258
January 202517
December 202412
November 202417
October 202418
September 202419
August 20243

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20259
January 20257
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 202411
October 20249
September 202410
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20258
January 202511
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20258
February 20251
January 20256
December 20247
November 20243
October 202412
September 20248
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Wood Street in May 2025

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

1. Albion Road (Map)
Total8
Burglary2
Public order2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Stocksfield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Vallentin Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Western Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
7. Chestnut Avenue North (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Waverley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
9. Lupin Mews (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
10. Wood Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1

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