Crime Rate in Wood Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wood Street

The total recorded crimes in Wood Street, Waltham Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wood Street crime rate of 1.42 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
Wood Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastern Road with total crimes: 7
  • Albion Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area 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 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 July 2025 the Wood Street has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 1.42 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wood Street)CrimesRank (Wood Street)CrimesRank (Wood Street)
High Street252 21,477 12,482 1
Leytonstone261 11,252 31,766 7
Lea Bridge236 31,455 22,248 2
Valley170 41,241 42,210 3
Leyton147 7956 92,203 4
Grove Green104 14696 132,042 5
Hoe Street146 81,145 51,645 8
Cann Hall162 51,015 61,909 6
Forest155 6975 81,533 9
St James132 91,012 71,383 11
Higham Hill114 10720 121,415 10
William Morris110 11787 101,103 15
Cathall83 16687 141,214 12
Chapel End105 13685 151,153 13
Larkswood74 18594 161,132 14
Chingford Green83 15562 17895 18
Markhouse65 19479 19908 17
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North76 17491 18804 20
Hale End & Highams Park South65 20477 20815 19
Upper Walthamstow58 21288 22516 21
Endlebury56 22311 21515 22

Wood Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 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 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202516
May 202520
April 202523
March 202523
February 202520
January 202523
December 202427
November 202424
October 202429
September 202416
August 202429

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 202411
October 20249
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 326 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202527
May 202526
April 202534
March 202522
February 202516
January 202529
December 202429
November 202432
October 202421
September 202432
August 202437

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20258
January 202517
December 202412
November 202417
October 202418
September 202419
August 20243

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 202511
April 20257
March 20259
January 20257
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20258
January 202511
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Wood Street in July 2025

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

1. Eastern Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Albion Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
4. Burns Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Turner Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Shernhall Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
9. Walsham How Close (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lea Bridge Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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