Crime in Cathall: statistics, rates and trends
1,220 crimes were recorded in Cathall in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
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1,220 crimes were recorded in Cathall in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 312 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cathall has the 985th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cathall | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,220 | 29,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.2 | 105.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,971 | 279,737 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cathall was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,335 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,039). Over the whole period it rose 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,220 | 111.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,039 | 94.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,141 | 104.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,055 | 96.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,088 | 99.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,335 | 121.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,204 | 109.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,155 | 105.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,053 | 96.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 116 |
| June 2026 | 92 |
| May 2026 | 124 |
| April 2026 | 97 |
| March 2026 | 122 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 102 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 121 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
| August 2025 | 108 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cathall over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+207%) and public order (+85%). The largest falls were in burglary (-29%) and criminal damage and arson (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 312 | 28.4 | 0.83 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 245 | 22.3 | 1.46 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 132 | 12.0 | 1.45 | +207% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 9.1 | 1.85 | +27% |
| Drugs | 90 | 8.2 | 2.51 | +14% |
| Other theft | 79 | 7.2 | 1.13 | +11% |
| Public order | 50 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +85% |
| Theft from the person | 50 | 4.6 | 2.70 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.2 | 0.62 | -22% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.7 | 1.06 | -29% |
| Robbery | 40 | 3.6 | 2.70 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.1 | 1.33 | +0% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 0.52 | +140% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.0 | 1.03 | +1000% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cathall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cathall recorded 312 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 25.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cathall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cathall recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cathall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cathall recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 207% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cathall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cathall recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cathall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cathall recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cathall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cathall recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cathall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cathall recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cathall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cathall recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cathall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cathall recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cathall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cathall recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cathall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cathall recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cathall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cathall recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cathall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cathall recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cathall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cathall recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 1000% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cathall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cathall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cathall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cann Hall | 1,414 | 92.0 | -17% |
| Grove Green | 1,204 | 82.7 | -26% |
| Leyton | 1,608 | 124.3 | +12% |
| Leytonstone | 2,572 | 212.8 | +91% |
| Forest | 1,638 | 95.6 | -14% |
| Lea Bridge | 2,449 | 140.2 | +26% |
| Markhouse | 623 | 78.6 | -29% |
| Wood Street | 1,161 | 105.9 | -5% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Cathall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lynn Road | 188 |
| On or near Goodall Road | 83 |
| On or near Etchingham Road | 54 |
| On or near Birch Grove | 52 |
| On or near Drapers Road | 50 |
| On or near North Birkbeck Road | 45 |
| On or near Gordon Road | 42 |
| On or near Cathall Road | 40 |
| On or near Leyton | 35 |
| On or near Orange Grove | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cathall over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 431 | 35.3% |
| Not recorded | 245 | 20.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 233 | 19.1% |
| Under investigation | 135 | 11.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 6.0% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Cathall has an estimated population of 10,971. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cathall sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cathall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.7% |
| Social rented homes | 30.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
Is Cathall a safe place to live?
Cathall recorded 111.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Cathall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 312 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (245).
Is crime in Cathall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cathall was up 17% on the year before: 1,220 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,039 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cathall?
Cathall is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Cathall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.