Crime in Forest, Waltham Forest
Comprehensive safety analysis for Forest, localized within Waltham Forest.
Total Crimes
Annual Crime Rate
Safety Rating
ModerateTotal Population
12-Month Crime Trend
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 6Criminal damage and arson: 5Vehicle crime: 4 | 15 |
| On or near Meadowcroft Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Violence and sexual offences: 4Bicycle theft: 1 | 9 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Drugs: 3Anti-social behaviour: 3Shoplifting: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Whitehouse Mews Map | Violence and sexual offences: 6Drugs: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Forest Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Burchell Road Map | Drugs: 1Burglary: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Fulready Road Map | Vehicle crime: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Hospital Road Map | Public order: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Cheltenham Road Map | Drugs: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Epsom Road Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 2 |
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Local Priorities
Operation CORUM - Sexual offences and violence against women and girls (VaWG).
PMP55891/24
Issued: 7 Apr 2026
Status Update
Gather information/intelligence from the local community.
Offer advice to women and girls on how to stay safe and protect themselves in an emergency.
VaWG patrols around open spaces and transport hubs.
Actioned: 14 Jul 2026
Operation ROAMER - Drug related ASB and violent crime.
PMP64263/24
Issued: 7 Apr 2026
Status Update
Tackling youth violence and gang related gatherings. Conduct a number of targeted patrols over the coming months, specifically in hotspot areas.
Targeting youth gatherings.
Offer advice, engage with youths and enhanced visible patrols in drugs hotspots.
Weapons sweeps.
Actioned: 14 Jul 2026
Operation HEUER - Burglary and Motor Vehicles crimes.
PMP81706/24
Issued: 7 Apr 2026
Status Update
Tackling burglary residential crimes and motor vehicles crimes on Upper Walthamstow Ward.
Crime prevention advice leaflets posting across the ward.
Joint patrols with ASB officers around hotspots.
PCSO cocooning residential properties, reassurance visits - Project Baldegg initiative.
Community meeting with Ward Panel Chair, advice about burglary prevention.
Community Engagement (walk&talk patrols, coffee with a copper)
Actioned: 14 Jul 2026
Engagement Events
Ward Panel Meeting
other7:00 PM — 8:30 PM
48a Greenway Avenue London
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