Crime Rate in Leyton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leyton

The total recorded crimes in Leyton, Waltham Forest, UK in February 2026 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leyton crime rate of 2.34 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 Leyton, encompassing approximately 48,754 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Leyton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Villiers Close with total crimes: 6
  • Wiseman Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Leyton?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Leyton reported a higher crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 956 crimes compared to 820. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leyton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • In 2023, Leyton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 2,203 crimes compared to 1,407. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leyton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Leyton Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Leyton crimes were 956. The crime rate of Leyton in 2024 was 19.61 (year) or 1.63 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leyton were around 2,203 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.19 (year) or 3.77 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Leyton)CrimesRank (Leyton)CrimesRank (Leyton)
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
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
LarkswoodNA NA594 161,132 14
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

Leyton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (53 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 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 (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 467 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202638
January 202628
December 202522
November 202536
October 202532
September 202538
August 202553
July 202537
June 202539
May 202533
April 202531
March 202543
February 202537

A total of 405 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202626
January 202638
December 202530
November 202526
October 202528
September 202535
August 202523
July 202538
June 202539
May 202530
April 202526
March 202536
February 202530

A total of 160 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202614
December 20259
November 202512
October 202517
September 202516
August 202512
July 202514
June 202511
May 202515
April 20258
March 20259
February 202513

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20256
November 20253
October 20256
September 20252
August 20252
July 20256
June 20259
May 20251
April 20254
March 20259
February 20259

A total of 91 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20265
December 202513
November 20259
October 20259
September 20254
August 20254
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20257
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20257
November 20252
October 20254
September 20256
August 20255
July 20255
June 20259
May 202510
April 20253
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20256
November 20255
October 20251
September 20254
August 20255
July 20258
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20252
November 20258
October 20251
September 20251
August 20255
July 20253
June 20259
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20255
August 20252
July 20252
June 20257
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 202511

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20255
November 202511
October 20253
September 202513
August 20254
July 202511
June 202513
May 202513
April 20258
March 202512
February 20257

A total of 130 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20258
November 20257
October 20259
September 202524
August 202511
July 202513
June 20259
May 202515
April 20257
March 202510
February 20259

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20253
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Leyton in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Other theft5
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Villiers Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wiseman Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Park Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Adelaide Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Buckingham Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
7. Sherrin Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Leyton Grange (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Thornhill Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Alpine Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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