Crime Rate in St James: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St James

The total recorded crimes in St James, Waltham Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St James crime rate of 1.31 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 St James, encompassing approximately 103,804 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
St James Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Blackhorse Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is St James?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, St James reported a higher crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,012 crimes compared to 820. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St James witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, St James had fewer crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,383 crimes compared to 1,407. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, St James witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St James Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St James has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 1.90 ranking 8th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total St James crimes were 1,012. The crime rate of St James in 2024 was 26.17 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in St James were around 1,383 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.70 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waltham Forest)CrimesRank (Waltham Forest)CrimesRank (Waltham Forest)
High Street227 11,477 12,482 1
Lea Bridge207 31,455 22,248 2
Valley222 21,241 42,210 3
Leytonstone183 41,252 31,766 7
Leyton157 7956 92,203 4
Grove Green96 13696 132,042 5
Hoe Street174 51,145 51,645 8
Cann Hall172 61,015 61,909 6
Forest135 10975 81,533 9
Chapel End135 9685 151,153 13
Higham Hill107 12720 121,415 10
William Morris117 11787 101,103 15
Wood Street89 14738 111,064 16
Cathall82 15687 141,214 12
Larkswood54 19594 161,132 14
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North76 16491 18804 20
Markhouse52 21479 19908 17
Chingford Green57 18562 17895 18
Hale End & Highams Park South69 17477 20815 19
Upper Walthamstow54 20288 22516 21
Endlebury43 22311 21515 22

St James Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

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

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202519
January 202523
December 202435
November 202426
October 202439
September 202423
August 202428
April 202424

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202512
January 202516
December 20249
November 202418
October 20249
September 202410
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202415

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202528
January 202521
December 202424
November 202433
October 202428
September 202424
August 202423
July 20242
May 20242
April 202417

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20254
January 202512
December 202411
November 202416
October 202418
September 20247
August 20245
April 202423

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202512
January 202512
December 20242
November 202415
October 202413
September 202414
August 20245
April 202425

A total of 160 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 202511
December 202413
November 202425
October 202424
September 202420
August 202421
July 20242
May 20242
April 202423

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 202411
September 202410
April 20246

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
August 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations St James in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting20
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Blackhorse Road (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Forster Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
5. Hoffmans Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Champness Close (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime4
Drugs1
7. Stephenson Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Carisbrooke Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
9. Maude Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Coppermill Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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