Crime Rate in Grove Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Grove Green

The total recorded crimes in Grove Green, Waltham Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grove Green crime rate of 1.00 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
Grove Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Road Leyton with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • King Edward Road with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • 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 areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • 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 May 2025 the Grove Green has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 1.00 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Grove Green)CrimesRank (Grove Green)CrimesRank (Grove Green)
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
Forest178 3975 81,533 9
Leyton141 8956 92,203 4
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

Grove Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 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 (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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202511
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 202414
October 20243
September 20249
August 20246
June 20242

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202519
March 202513
February 202512
January 202519
December 202419
November 202419
October 202426
September 202433
August 202434

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202524
March 202521
February 202519
January 202524
December 202425
November 202426
October 202428
September 202419
August 202422

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 202513
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 202413
October 20247
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202513
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20249
November 20248
October 20245
September 202410
August 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Grove Green in May 2025

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

1. High Road Leyton (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Drugs2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. King Edward Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Buckland Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Lindley Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Pretoria Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Boreham Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Leyton Midland Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Claude Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. Albert Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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