Crime Rate in Leytonstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leytonstone

The total recorded crimes in Leytonstone, Waltham Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 239 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leytonstone crime rate of 3.65 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 Leytonstone, encompassing approximately 65,471 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (68) incidents (74.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (3.08% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-23.26% decrease)
Leytonstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 51
  • Hanbury Drive with total crimes: 25
  • Burghley Road with total crimes: 17

How safe is Leytonstone?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Leytonstone reported a higher crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,252 crimes compared to 820. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leytonstone witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • In 2023, Leytonstone experienced a greater number of crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,766 crimes compared to 1,407. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leytonstone witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Leytonstone Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Leytonstone has recorded 239 crimes with crime rate of 3.65 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Leytonstone crimes were 1,252. The crime rate of Leytonstone in 2024 was 19.12 (year) or 1.59 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leytonstone were around 1,766 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.97 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leytonstone)CrimesRank (Leytonstone)CrimesRank (Leytonstone)
High Street216 21,477 12,482 1
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
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

Leytonstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (67 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20259
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20254
February 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 202410
August 20245
July 20242
May 20245

A total of 145 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202526
March 202511
February 202523
January 202510
December 20249
November 202411
October 202421
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 516 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202565
March 202535
February 202559
January 202537
December 202442
November 202446
October 202456
September 202462
August 202447

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 202512
February 20256
January 202511
December 20246
November 20249
October 202413
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 20249
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202543
March 202526
February 202530
January 202522
December 202425
November 202425
October 202429
September 202430
August 202428
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202521
February 202511
January 20259
December 202422
November 202413
October 202412
September 202410
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 202412
August 20241

A total of 343 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202539
March 202545
February 202535
January 202529
December 202441
November 202430
October 202425
September 202425
August 20246

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Leytonstone in May 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total51
Shoplifting41
Robbery3
Other theft2
Public order2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hanbury Drive (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Burghley Road (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting6
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Leytonstone (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Grove Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Aylmer Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Holly Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
8. Harrington Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dacre Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Fairlop Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1

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