Crime Rate in Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forest

The total recorded crimes in Forest, Waltham Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 155 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest crime rate of 1.02 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (29.03% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • A112 with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Forest has recorded 155 crimes with crime rate of 0.15 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forest)CrimesRank (Forest)CrimesRank (Forest)
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
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
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

Forest 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 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 355 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202531
May 202542
April 202519
March 202515
February 202517
January 202528
December 202412
November 202447
October 202446
September 202430
August 202428

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 464 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202530
May 202550
April 202535
March 202546
February 202539
January 202530
December 202442
November 202436
October 202439
September 202435
August 202438

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
May 202515
April 202517
March 202521
February 202512
January 202512
December 202413
November 202418
October 202410
September 202415
August 20246

A total of 171 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 20255
April 202512
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 202410
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 202518
April 20256
March 202511
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20249
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 74 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 202510
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 202413
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202516
April 20253
March 20255
February 20259
January 20252
December 20246
November 202412
October 202417
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Forest in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
3. A112 (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Robbery2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Merton Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Forest Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Liverpool Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Burchell Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Fletcher Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Poplars Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Lake Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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