Crime Rate in Markhouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Markhouse

The total recorded crimes in Markhouse, Waltham Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Markhouse crime rate of 1.22 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 Markhouse, encompassing approximately 46,830 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Markhouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Close with total crimes: 9
  • Station Approach with total crimes: 6
  • Cobble Path with total crimes: 5

How safe is Markhouse?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Markhouse demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 479 crimes compared to 820.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Markhouse recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • In 2023, Markhouse had fewer crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 908 crimes compared to 1,407. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Markhouse recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Markhouse Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Markhouse has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 1.22 ranking 19th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Markhouse crimes were 479. The crime rate of Markhouse in 2024 was 10.23 (year) or 0.85 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Markhouse were around 908 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.39 (year) or 1.62 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Markhouse)CrimesRank (Markhouse)CrimesRank (Markhouse)
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
Larkswood82 16594 161,132 14
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North90 14491 18804 20
Chingford Green79 17562 17895 18
Hale End & Highams Park South73 18477 20815 19
Endlebury57 20311 21515 22
Upper Walthamstow43 22288 22516 21

Markhouse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20251
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20252
February 20258
January 20254
December 202412
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20259
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 202410
November 20248
October 202420
September 20248
August 202412
July 20242
May 20245

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202517
March 202520
February 202512
January 202510
December 202413
November 202417
October 202422
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
May 20243

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Markhouse in May 2025

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

1. Richmond Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
2. Station Approach (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cobble Path (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
4. Lansdowne Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Saxon Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Helena Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Longfellow Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Herbert Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Edinburgh Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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