Crime Rate in Hoe Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hoe Street

The total recorded crimes in Hoe Street, Waltham Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 149 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hoe Street crime rate of 1.52 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (46.88% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
Hoe Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hoe Street with total crimes: 18
  • Brantwood Close with total crimes: 9
  • The Drive 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 areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • 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 areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • 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 May 2025 the Hoe Street has recorded 149 crimes with crime rate of 1.52 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hoe Street)CrimesRank (Hoe Street)CrimesRank (Hoe Street)
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
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

Hoe Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 412 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202532
March 202543
February 202531
January 202539
December 202422
November 202442
October 202446
September 202466
August 202444

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 202521
February 202511
January 20257
December 20249
November 202411
October 20246
September 202418
August 20242

A total of 124 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202511
March 20256
February 202512
January 20258
December 202417
November 202428
October 20246
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 20259
February 20259
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 202416
August 20243

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202511
February 202511
January 202512
December 20245
November 202411
October 202410
September 20244
August 202414

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20255
February 20259
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 202410
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 234 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202525
February 202517
January 20258
December 202429
November 202426
October 202452
September 202455
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202529
March 202529
February 202520
January 202534
December 202423
November 202440
October 202425
September 202429
August 202430

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
January 20251
December 20248
November 202411
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 20248
November 202413
October 202421
September 202417
August 20246

High Crime Locations Hoe Street in May 2025

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

1. Hoe Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour8
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Brantwood Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. The Drive (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Orford Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pembroke Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs1
6. Daventry Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Hill Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Third Avenue (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
9. Richards Place (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Prospect Hill (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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