Crime Rate in Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Valley

The total recorded crimes in Valley, Waltham Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 171 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Valley crime rate of 2.13 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 Valley, encompassing approximately 80,456 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (57) incidents (-14.93% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-10.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cork Tree Way with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14

How safe is Valley?

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

  • Relative to Waltham Forest:

    • In 2024, Valley reported a higher crime volume than the Waltham Forest average, with 1,241 crimes compared to 820. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Valley witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

    • In 2023, Valley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Waltham Forest average, with 2,210 crimes compared to 1,407. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Valley witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Waltham Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Valley has recorded 171 crimes with crime rate of 0.09 ranking 5th out of 21 in the Waltham Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Valley crimes were 1,241. The crime rate of Valley in 2024 was 17.00 (year) or 1.42 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Valley were around 2,210 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.47 (year) or 2.29 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Waltham Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Valley)CrimesRank (Valley)CrimesRank (Valley)
High Street216 21,477 12,482 1
Leytonstone239 11,252 31,766 7
Lea Bridge177 41,455 22,248 2
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

Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (78 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (55 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202525
March 202530
February 202519
January 202523
December 202432
November 202444
October 202438
September 202431
August 202420

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202512
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 202411
October 202411
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202539
March 202529
February 202524
January 202529
December 202430
November 202442
October 202441
September 202431
August 202431
June 20242

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 202410
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202519
March 202516
February 202514
January 202514
December 202421
November 20248
October 202418
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 499 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202567
March 202578
February 202540
January 202555
December 202472
November 202449
October 202457
September 202420
August 20244

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246

A total of 187 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202521
March 202521
February 202515
January 202523
December 202415
November 202433
October 202419
September 202422
August 20244

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20258
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 202412
October 20249
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 20259
February 20252
January 202511
December 202411
November 20248
October 202414
September 202411
August 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 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
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Valley in May 2025

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

1. Cork Tree Way (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting20
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting8
Vehicle crime3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Robbery3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Walthamstow Avenue (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
5. Albert Crescent (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
6. Chingford Mount Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. May Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Churchill Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Albert Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4

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