Crime Rate in Upper Walthamstow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upper Walthamstow

The total recorded crimes in Upper Walthamstow, Waltham Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Walthamstow crime rate of 2.23 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 Upper Walthamstow, encompassing approximately 19,298 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Upper Walthamstow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carnanton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Forest Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Chelmsford Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Upper Walthamstow?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Upper Walthamstow demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 288 crimes compared to 820.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Upper Walthamstow recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • In 2023, Upper Walthamstow had fewer crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 516 crimes compared to 1,407. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Upper Walthamstow recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Upper Walthamstow Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Upper Walthamstow has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 2.23 ranking 22th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Upper Walthamstow crimes were 288. The crime rate of Upper Walthamstow in 2024 was 14.92 (year) or 1.24 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upper Walthamstow were around 516 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.74 (year) or 2.23 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upper Walthamstow)CrimesRank (Upper Walthamstow)CrimesRank (Upper Walthamstow)
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
Markhouse57 19479 19908 17
Chingford Green79 17562 17895 18
Hale End & Highams Park South73 18477 20815 19
Endlebury57 20311 21515 22

Upper Walthamstow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences 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 Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20252
March 20256
February 202510
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 202517
February 20258
January 20258
December 202410
November 202419
October 202416
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 2 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

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20243
November 202410
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20249

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Upper Walthamstow in May 2025

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

1. Carnanton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Forest Rise (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
3. Chelmsford Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Woodstock Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
5. Heathcroft Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dean Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Greenway Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Bistern Avenue (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
9. Radbourne Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hylands Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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