WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

upper walthamstow Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for upper walthamstow, localized within waltham forest.

Total Crimes

27
trending_down -35.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

52.26per 1k
trending_down -0.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

8,203

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour5
Other Theft5
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Vehicle Crime4
Violence & Sexual Offences3
Drug Offences3
Other Crime1
Bicycle Theft1
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Chestnut Avenue North Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2Robbery: 1
8
On or near Hylands Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
6
On or near Western Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Burglary: 1Public order: 1
6
On or near Lea Bridge Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Theft from the person: 1
4
On or near Cobham Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3
3
On or near Hale End Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Eastern Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Elm Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Lucerne Grove Map
Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Heathcroft Gardens Map
Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within waltham forest district.

Local Rank

#3safest in waltham forest

City Average

98.24per 1k

Local Policing

Upper Walthamstow

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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

JUL14

Ward Panel Meeting

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7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

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