Crime Rate in Chapel End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chapel End

The total recorded crimes in Chapel End, Waltham Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chapel End crime rate of 2.11 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 Chapel End, encompassing approximately 49,724 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (36.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-56.67% decrease)
Chapel End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brookscroft Road with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Chapel End?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Chapel End demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 685 crimes compared to 820.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chapel End recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • In 2023, Chapel End had fewer crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,153 crimes compared to 1,407. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chapel End recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chapel End Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chapel End has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 2.11 ranking 13th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Chapel End crimes were 685. The crime rate of Chapel End in 2024 was 13.78 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chapel End were around 1,153 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.19 (year) or 1.93 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chapel End)CrimesRank (Chapel End)CrimesRank (Chapel End)
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
Wood Street105 12738 111,064 16
Cathall83 16687 141,214 12
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

Chapel End 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 34 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 202512
April 202513
March 202511
February 202514
January 202514
December 202411
November 202418
October 202427
September 202429
August 20248

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202530
May 202527
April 202513
March 202519
February 202513
January 202517
December 202412
November 202416
October 202419
September 202421
August 202446

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202525
May 202519
April 202528
March 202539
February 202514
January 202520
December 202427
November 202425
October 202427
September 202416
August 202418

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 202510
April 20252
March 20258
February 20258
January 202510
December 20246
November 202410
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20256
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
April 20254
March 202515
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20259
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 202521
April 202512
March 20258
February 20254
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20256
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 202410
November 20247
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Chapel End in July 2025

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

1. Brookscroft Road (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Northbank Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Garner Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Ardleigh Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Farnan Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Wadham Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Spencer Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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