Crime Rate in Grove Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Grove Green

The total recorded crimes in Grove Green, Waltham Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grove Green crime rate of 0.89 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 Grove Green, encompassing approximately 108,388 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
Grove Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leyton Midland Road with total crimes: 10
  • Boreham Close with total crimes: 7
  • Sidmouth Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Grove Green?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Grove Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 696 crimes compared to 820.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Grove Green recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Grove Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 2,042 crimes compared to 1,407. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Grove Green witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Grove Green Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Grove Green has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 0.89 ranking 13th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Grove Green crimes were 696. The crime rate of Grove Green in 2024 was 6.42 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Grove Green were around 2,042 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.84 (year) or 1.57 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waltham Forest)CrimesRank (Waltham Forest)CrimesRank (Waltham Forest)
High Street227 11,477 12,482 1
Lea Bridge207 31,455 22,248 2
Valley222 21,241 42,210 3
Leytonstone183 41,252 31,766 7
Leyton157 7956 92,203 4
Hoe Street174 51,145 51,645 8
Cann Hall172 61,015 61,909 6
St James136 81,012 71,383 11
Forest135 10975 81,533 9
Chapel End135 9685 151,153 13
Higham Hill107 12720 121,415 10
William Morris117 11787 101,103 15
Wood Street89 14738 111,064 16
Cathall82 15687 141,214 12
Larkswood54 19594 161,132 14
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North76 16491 18804 20
Markhouse52 21479 19908 17
Chingford Green57 18562 17895 18
Hale End & Highams Park South69 17477 20815 19
Upper Walthamstow54 20288 22516 21
Endlebury43 22311 21515 22

Grove Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202519
January 202524
December 202425
November 202426
October 202428
September 202419
August 202422
April 202418

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202512
January 202519
December 202419
November 202419
October 202426
September 202433
August 202434
April 202419

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242
April 20246

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 202414
October 20243
September 20249
August 20246
June 20242
April 20248

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 202413
October 20247
September 20249
August 20244
April 20247

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 202411
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20249
November 20248
October 20245
September 202410
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Grove Green in March 2025

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

1. Leyton Midland Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
2. Boreham Close (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sidmouth Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Norlington Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Brunswick Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Trelawn Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Richmond Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
9. Buckland Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Oakdale Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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