WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Lea Bridge Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Lea Bridge, localized within waltham forest.

Total Crimes

221
trending_up +16.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

129.54per 1k
trending_up +0.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

15,519

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour54
Violence & Sexual Offences46
Other Theft23
Drug Offences19
Shoplifting16
Vehicle Crime14
Theft from Person12
Criminal Damage & Arson10
Burglary8
Robbery6
Public Order4
Bicycle Theft4
Other Crime3
Weapons Possession2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 12Theft from the person: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
17
On or near Lea Bridge Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Robbery: 2Public order: 2
12
On or near High Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 9Bicycle theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
11
On or near Elm Park Road Map
Theft from the person: 4Drugs: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2
9
On or near Gloucester Mews Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Drugs: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
8
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Robbery: 1Bicycle theft: 1
7
On or near Stanley Road Map
Other theft: 7
7
On or near Westerham Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6
6
On or near Bickley Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Robbery: 1
6
On or near Supermarket Map
Other theft: 4Robbery: 2
6

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within waltham forest district.

Local Rank

#20safest in waltham forest

National Safety

Top 10%Riskiest

City Average

98.24per 1k

Local Policing

Lea Bridge

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Local Priorities

Burglary - Across Lea Bridge Ward

Issued: 12 Mar 2026

Status Update

The Team will:
- Conduct Hi - Visible street patrols
- Crime prevention Advice to residents Via Met engage / contact sessions
- Joint patrols with Hackney council Enforcement Officers
- Intelligence led arrest enquiries and Police Operations

Actioned: 12 Jun 2026

Phone Thefts/Snatches
Working towards a reduction of Robberies& Theft Phone Snatching on MILLFIELD ROAD, MILDENHANN ROAD, CHATSWORTH ROAD, WATTISFIELD ROAD, OTLEY TERACE. RUSHMORE ROAD and LEA BRIDGE ROAD

Issued: 12 Mar 2026

Status Update

The team will continue efforts in conducting high visibility targeted patrols in areas such as canal tow paths, transport hubs and low lit street lighted areas. In addition, crime prevention literature and advice around keeping safe and reporting incidents will also be distributed in the area. Weekly Community Contact session within the ward

Actioned: 12 Jun 2026

General ASB
General ASB remains an ongoing concern for local residents so reassurance patrols are being conducted in targeted areas including, but not limited to, BLURTON ROAD, SOUTHWOLD ROAD, WOODMILL ROAD and LEA BRIDGE RD

Issued: 12 Mar 2026

Status Update

The team are currently conducting reassurance patrols and building inspections in highlighted areas, providing reassurance to residents. In addition, crime prevention literature has been posted on bus stops, residential buildings, and local businesses to ensure local residents are informed on best practices on how to best report issues of ASB. The team will also continue working alongside partner agencies including the council to conduct joint patrols and target identified offenders.

Actioned: 12 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

MAY26

Community Meeting

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12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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Co-op Food - Hackney - Theydon Road, Theydon Road London

JUN2

Community Meeting

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12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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North Millfields Recreation Ground, Lea Bridge Road London

JUN16

Community Meeting

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12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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Co-op Food - Hackney - Theydon Road, Theydon Road London

JUN30

Community Meeting

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12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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North Millfields Recreation Ground, Lea Bridge Road London

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