Crime Rate in Larkswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Larkswood

The total recorded crimes in Larkswood, Waltham Forest, UK in February 2026 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Larkswood crime rate of 1.64 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 Larkswood, encompassing approximately 41,960 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Larkswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 12
  • Old Church Road with total crimes: 7
  • Lena Kennedy Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Larkswood?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Larkswood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 594 crimes compared to 820.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Larkswood recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • In 2023, Larkswood had fewer crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,132 crimes compared to 1,407. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Larkswood recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Waltham Forest, Larkswood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Larkswood Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Larkswood crimes were 594. The crime rate of Larkswood in 2024 was 14.16 (year) or 1.18 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Larkswood were around 1,132 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.98 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Larkswood)CrimesRank (Larkswood)CrimesRank (Larkswood)
High StreetNA NA1,477 12,482 1
Lea BridgeNA NA1,455 22,248 2
ValleyNA NA1,241 42,210 3
LeytonstoneNA NA1,252 31,766 7
LeytonNA NA956 92,203 4
Grove GreenNA NA696 132,042 5
Hoe StreetNA NA1,145 51,645 8
Cann HallNA NA1,015 61,909 6
St JamesNA NA1,012 71,383 11
ForestNA NA975 81,533 9
Higham HillNA NA720 121,415 10
William MorrisNA NA787 101,103 15
Wood StreetNA NA738 111,064 16
CathallNA NA687 141,214 12
Chapel EndNA NA685 151,153 13
MarkhouseNA NA479 19908 17
Chingford GreenNA NA562 17895 18
Hatch Lane & Highams Park NorthNA NA491 18804 20
Hale End & Highams Park SouthNA NA477 20815 19
Upper WalthamstowNA NA288 22516 21
EndleburyNA NA311 21515 22

Larkswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 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 19 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 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 (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202616
December 202519
November 202521
October 202523
September 202510
August 202519
July 202518
June 202534
May 202523
April 202525
March 202518
February 202515

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20255
November 20258
October 20256
September 20256
August 20257
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20267
December 20258
November 202514
October 20256
September 20258
August 20256
July 20256
June 20259
May 202511
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202618
December 202519
November 202516
October 202513
September 202521
August 202512
July 202515
June 202529
May 202520
April 202519
March 202514
February 202514

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20254
July 20257
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20268
December 20256
November 202510
October 20257
September 20258
August 20256
July 202510
June 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202613
December 20256
November 20252
October 20254
September 20253
August 20254
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20259
November 20254
October 20255
September 20256
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20259
February 20258

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
September 20253
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
September 20251
August 20254
July 20255
May 20256
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Larkswood in February 2026

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Old Church Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lena Kennedy Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Linnett Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
5. Russets Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Flaxen Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Edward Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Coolgardie Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. New Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brook Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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