Crime Rate in Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forest

The total recorded crimes in Forest, Waltham Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 178 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest 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 Forest, encompassing approximately 151,357 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (121.05% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Meadowcroft Close with total crimes: 9

How safe is Forest?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Forest reported a higher crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 975 crimes compared to 820. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Forest witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • In 2023, Forest experienced a greater number of crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,533 crimes compared to 1,407. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Forest witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Forest Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Forest has recorded 178 crimes with crime rate of 0.09 ranking 3th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Forest crimes were 975. The crime rate of Forest in 2024 was 6.44 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Forest were around 1,533 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.13 (year) or 0.84 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forest)CrimesRank (Forest)CrimesRank (Forest)
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
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
Wood Street87 15738 111,064 16
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

Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (47 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202519
March 202515
February 202517
January 202528
December 202412
November 202447
October 202446
September 202430
August 202428

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 202521
February 202512
January 202512
December 202413
November 202418
October 202410
September 202415
August 20246

A total of 392 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202535
March 202546
February 202539
January 202530
December 202442
November 202436
October 202439
September 202435
August 202438
June 20242

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20256
March 202511
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20249
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 202413
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 202410
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 145 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 202512
February 202518
January 202517
December 202415
November 202414
October 202425
September 202415
August 20243

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20259
January 20252
December 20246
November 202412
October 202417
September 20247
August 20246

High Crime Locations Forest in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Meadowcroft Close (Map)
Total9
Drugs2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. A112 (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St Heliers Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pardoe Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
7. Boscombe Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Poplars Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft2
9. Dyson Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Liverpool Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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