Crime Rate in Larkswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Larkswood

The total recorded crimes in Larkswood, Waltham Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Larkswood crime rate of 1.95 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Larkswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Road with total crimes: 5
  • Rowden Road with total crimes: 5
  • Acorn 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 May 2025 the Larkswood has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 1.95 ranking 16th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Larkswood)CrimesRank (Larkswood)CrimesRank (Larkswood)
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
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
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

Larkswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 202425
October 202422
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202525
March 202518
February 202515
January 202516
December 202420
November 202416
October 202421
September 202424
August 202422

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202519
March 202514
February 202514
January 202521
December 202419
November 202432
October 202414
September 202423
August 202417

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Larkswood in May 2025

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

1. New Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime1
2. Rowden Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Acorn Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Rushcroft Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Harold Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Alpha Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Finch Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Higham Station Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
10. Ashingdon Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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