Crime Rate in Hale End & Highams Park South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hale End & Highams Park South

The total recorded crimes in Hale End & Highams Park South, Waltham Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hale End & Highams Park South crime rate of 1.55 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 Hale End & Highams Park South, encompassing approximately 47,005 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Hale End & Highams Park South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Jubilee Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Queenswood Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Hale End & Highams Park South?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Hale End & Highams Park South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 477 crimes compared to 820.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hale End & Highams Park South recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • In 2023, Hale End & Highams Park South had fewer crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 815 crimes compared to 1,407. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hale End & Highams Park South recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Waltham Forest, Hale End & Highams Park South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hale End & Highams Park South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hale End & Highams Park South has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 1.55 ranking 18th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Hale End & Highams Park South crimes were 477. The crime rate of Hale End & Highams Park South in 2024 was 10.15 (year) or 0.85 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hale End & Highams Park South were around 815 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.34 (year) or 1.44 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hale End & Highams Park South)CrimesRank (Hale End & Highams Park South)CrimesRank (Hale End & Highams Park South)
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
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
Endlebury57 20311 21515 22
Upper Walthamstow43 22288 22516 21

Hale End & Highams Park South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202519
March 202518
February 202511
January 20259
December 202429
November 202412
October 202414
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 20256
February 202512
January 202514
December 202424
November 202411
October 202424
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20249

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202521
March 202521
February 202524
January 202528
December 202414
November 202421
October 20249
September 202413
August 202416

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20249
November 20245
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Hale End & Highams Park South in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hale End & Highams Park South postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting14
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Jubilee Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Queenswood Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Hartwell Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. The Hale (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beverley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Silverdale Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Churchill Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Wilton Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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