Crime in Chingford Green: statistics, rates and trends
976 crimes were recorded in Chingford Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chingford Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Chingford Green
- Types of crime in Chingford Green
- Chingford Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chingford Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chingford Green
- Demographics of Chingford Green
- Questions about crime in Chingford Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (272), anti-social behaviour (247) and vehicle crime (122) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,463rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Chingford Green | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 976 | 29,459 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.1 | 105.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,712 | 279,737 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chingford Green peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,223 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (903). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 976 | 91.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,003 | 93.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 930 | 86.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 903 | 84.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 989 | 92.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,058 | 98.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,223 | 114.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,036 | 96.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,108 | 103.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 71 |
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 78 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chingford Green recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.3 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (50% above the national rate) and drugs (43% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (45% below) and shoplifting (41% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 74 to 53 and criminal damage and arson fell from 54 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 272 | 25.4 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 247 | 23.1 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 122 | 11.4 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Other theft | 58 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 55 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 4.9 | 8.5 | -28% |
| Drugs | 50 | 4.7 | 3.3 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chingford Green; the highest is Valley, Waltham Forest (123.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Endlebury (56.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chingford Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endlebury | 463 | 56.3 | -38% |
| Hatch Lane & Highams Park North | 734 | 64.3 | -29% |
| Larkswood | 920 | 71.1 | -22% |
| Valley | 1,981 | 123.9 | +36% |
| Hale End & Highams Park South | 806 | 75.4 | -17% |
| Chapel End | 1,136 | 90.5 | -1% |
| Upper Walthamstow | 502 | 64.4 | -29% |
| Higham Hill | 1,271 | 82.3 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Chingford Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (115).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 115 |
| On or near Police Station | 49 |
| On or near Connaught Road | 41 |
| On or near Queen'S Grove Road | 37 |
| On or near Deerleap Grove | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Harford Close | 26 |
| On or near Thaxton Place | 26 |
| On or near Laurel Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Redwood Gardens | 24 |
Of the 729 crimes in Chingford Green with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 247 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 310 | 42.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 186 | 25.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 9.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Chingford Green has an estimated population of 10,712 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chingford Green average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chingford Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chingford Green a safe place to live?
Chingford Green recorded 91.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,463rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Chingford Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 272 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (247).
Is crime in Chingford Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chingford Green was down 3% on the year before: 976 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,003 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chingford Green?
About 10,712 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chingford Green?
Chingford Green is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.