Crime Rate in Hoe Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hoe Street

The total recorded crimes in Hoe Street, Waltham Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 174 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hoe Street crime rate of 1.78 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 Hoe Street, encompassing approximately 97,978 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (38.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (45.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
Hoe Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastfield Road with total crimes: 13
  • The Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Brantwood Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is Hoe Street?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Hoe Street reported a higher crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,145 crimes compared to 820. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hoe Street witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hoe Street experienced a greater number of crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,645 crimes compared to 1,407. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hoe Street witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hoe Street Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hoe Street has recorded 174 crimes with crime rate of 1.78 ranking 5th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Hoe Street crimes were 1,145. The crime rate of Hoe Street in 2024 was 11.69 (year) or 0.97 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hoe Street were around 1,645 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.79 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking 8 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
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

Hoe Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (39 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (55 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 374 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202531
January 202539
December 202422
November 202442
October 202446
September 202466
August 202444
April 202441

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202511
January 20257
December 20249
November 202411
October 20246
September 202418
August 20242
April 20249

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 20248
November 202413
October 202421
September 202417
August 20246

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 231 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202517
January 20258
December 202429
November 202426
October 202452
September 202455
August 20245
May 20241
April 202413

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 202512
December 20245
November 202411
October 202410
September 20244
August 202414
April 20242

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245
April 20242

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20248
November 202411
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
April 20249

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202520
January 202534
December 202423
November 202440
October 202425
September 202429
August 202430
April 202430

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 202416
August 20243
April 20249

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 202410
September 202411
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202512
January 20258
December 202417
November 202428
October 20246
September 20247
August 20249
April 20249

High Crime Locations Hoe Street in March 2025

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

1. Eastfield Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. The Drive (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
3. Brantwood Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Prospect Hill (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Leyburn Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Daventry Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Byron Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Rectory Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
10. Shaftesbury Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

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