WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in wood street, waltham forest

Comprehensive safety analysis for wood street, localized within waltham forest.

Total Crimes

119
trending_up +41.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

101.56per 1k
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Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

9,595

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour28
Violence & Sexual Offences22
Burglary13
Public Order10
Other Theft10
Vehicle Crime9
Drug Offences7
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Shoplifting6
Theft from Person3
Bicycle Theft2
Robbery2
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near The Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 7Violence and sexual offences: 5Public order: 2
16
On or near Parking Area Map
Burglary: 4Anti-social behaviour: 4Shoplifting: 2
13
On or near Albion Road Map
Public order: 3Anti-social behaviour: 3Shoplifting: 2
11
On or near Chestnut Avenue North Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2Robbery: 1
8
On or near Back Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1Burglary: 1
7
On or near Brantwood Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Vehicle crime: 1
5
On or near Hylands Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Prospect Hill Map
Drugs: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
4
On or near Western Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Eastern Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within waltham forest district.

Local Rank

#17safest in waltham forest

National Safety

Top 19%Riskiest

City Average

98.24per 1k

Local Policing

Wood Street

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Local Priorities

Operation NARDIN - Robberies and theft snatches.
PMP 82928/24

Issued: 3 Mar 2026

Status Update

Reassurance patrols around hotspot areas during peak times.
Deploy plain clothes assets to crime hotspots/Wood Street OG station.
Post signage and crime prevention advice.
Target prolific offenders - build community trust and confidence.

Actioned: 2 Jun 2026

Operation DUBUIS - Drugs/ASB (incl. acquisitive crimes).
PMP20855/24

Issued: 3 Mar 2026

Status Update

Conduct high visibility patrols to prevent and detect crime and increase community confidence.
Deploy covert assets to target prolific offenders and disrupt criminality (dugs and acquisitive crimes).
Review crime trends and representation for CCTV to be installed to reduce crime and disorder (prevention).
Joint work to disrupt crime gangs.

Actioned: 2 Jun 2026

Operation BOREL - Sexual offences and violence against women and girls (VaWG).
PMP82933/24

Issued: 3 Mar 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: 2 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN2

WOOD STREET WARD PANNEL MEETING

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6:00 PM — 7:30 PM

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14th Walthamstow Scout Group, 205a Wood Street London

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