Crime Rate in High Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Street

The total recorded crimes in High Street, Waltham Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 216 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Street crime rate of 1.93 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 High Street, encompassing approximately 111,770 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Theft from the person: (47) incidents (67.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-22.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (12.12% increase)
High Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gillards Way with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • St James'S Street with total crimes: 15

How safe is High Street?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, High Street reported a higher crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,477 crimes compared to 820. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, High Street witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • In 2023, High Street experienced a greater number of crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 2,482 crimes compared to 1,407. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, High Street witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Waltham Forest, High Street has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

High Street Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the High Street has recorded 216 crimes with crime rate of 1.93 ranking 2th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total High Street crimes were 1,477. The crime rate of High Street in 2024 was 35.73 (year) or 2.98 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in High Street were around 2,482 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.46 (year) or 2.21 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (High Street)CrimesRank (High Street)CrimesRank (High Street)
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
Hale End & Highams Park South73 18477 20815 19
Endlebury57 20311 21515 22
Upper Walthamstow43 22288 22516 21

High Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (47 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 (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202550
March 202543
February 202532
January 202522
December 202442
November 202440
October 202438
September 202432
August 202430
July 20241

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202515
March 202518
February 202516
January 202519
December 202421
November 202419
October 202420
September 202427
August 20244

A total of 387 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202533
March 202541
February 202540
January 202531
December 202441
November 202449
October 202439
September 202434
August 202442

A total of 377 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202528
March 202543
February 202533
January 202534
December 202434
November 202459
October 202442
September 202431
August 202426

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 202513
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 202410
October 202415
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202514
February 202511
January 20257
December 202416
November 202420
October 202418
September 202417
August 20243

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 202526
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 202412
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202520
March 202518
February 202512
January 202521
December 202411
November 202413
October 202427
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 202414
October 202410
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 202411
November 20245
October 20248
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20256
February 202510
January 20259
December 202411
November 20247
October 202412
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241

High Crime Locations High Street in May 2025

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

1. Gillards Way (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour11
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Other theft4
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. St James'S Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person3
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Selborne Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Selborne Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Police Station (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1

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