Crime in Leyton, Waltham Forest
Comprehensive safety analysis for Leyton, localized within Waltham Forest.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Adelaide Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 9 | 9 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 3Public order: 3Drugs: 2 | 9 |
| On or near Alexandra Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Other theft: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Primrose Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Vehicle crime: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Inskip Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Drugs: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Alpine Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Drugs: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Villiers Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Osborne Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Dene Close Map | Criminal damage and arson: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Etloe Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Robbery: 1 | 3 |
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Tackling violence against women and girls
Issued: 1 Jun 2026
Status Update
Foot patrols regularly undertaken in Uniform and Plain clothes. Late night economy venue visits and relentless targeting of predatory offenders.
Actioned: 1 Sep 2026
Reducing drug use and associated anti-social behaviour
Issued: 1 Jun 2026
Status Update
Offenders placed on Early Intervention system. Closure orders in place and pursued. EIS placing emphasis on rehabilitation and deterrence. Continued efforts to patrol in high and low visibility. Joint patrols with council.
Actioned: 1 Sep 2026
Tackling vehicle crime
Issued: 1 Jun 2026
Status Update
Targeted patrols and relentless pursuit of repeat offenders.
Targeted crime prevention advice.
Actioned: 1 Sep 2026
Engagement Events
Ward Panel Meeting
other6:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Leyton County Cricket Ground, 2 Crawley Road London
Ward panel meeting
other6:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Leyton County Cricket Ground, 2 Crawley Road London
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