Crime Rate in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North

The total recorded crimes in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North, Waltham Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatch Lane & Highams Park North crime rate of 2.33 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 Hatch Lane & Highams Park North, encompassing approximately 32,559 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Beechwood Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Castle Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hatch Lane & Highams Park North?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Hatch Lane & Highams Park North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 491 crimes compared to 820.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hatch Lane & Highams Park North had fewer crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 804 crimes compared to 1,407. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Waltham Forest, Hatch Lane & Highams Park North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hatch Lane & Highams Park North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hatch Lane & Highams Park North has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 2.33 ranking 16th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Hatch Lane & Highams Park North crimes were 491. The crime rate of Hatch Lane & Highams Park North in 2024 was 15.08 (year) or 1.26 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North were around 804 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.69 (year) or 2.06 (month) ranking 20 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
Grove Green96 13696 132,042 5
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
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

Hatch Lane & Highams Park North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 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 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202513
January 202518
December 202410
November 202414
October 202421
September 202410
August 20245
April 202415

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202519
January 202518
December 202427
November 202416
October 202411
September 202428
August 202422
April 202413

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 20259
December 202416
November 202413
October 202414
September 202410
August 202412
April 202414

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 202411
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20249
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Hatch Lane & Highams Park North in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hatch Lane & Highams Park North postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Beechwood Drive (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Castle Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
4. Accommodation Road (Map)
Total4
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bluehouse Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Sunnydene Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other theft1
9. Longshaw Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gordon Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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