Crime in Grove Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,204 crimes were recorded in Grove Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Grove Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Grove Green
- Types of crime in Grove Green
- Grove Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Grove Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Grove Green
- Population and deprivation in Grove Green
- Questions about crime in Grove Green
- About this data
1,204 crimes were recorded in Grove Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 336 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Grove Green has the 1,745th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Grove Green | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,204 | 29,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.7 | 105.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,551 | 279,737 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Grove Green was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,920 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,028). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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 | 1,204 | 82.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,186 | 81.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,920 | 131.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,551 | 106.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,163 | 79.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,391 | 95.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,543 | 106.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,140 | 78.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,028 | 70.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
| April 2026 | 122 |
| March 2026 | 99 |
| February 2026 | 93 |
| January 2026 | 96 |
| December 2025 | 96 |
| November 2025 | 104 |
| October 2025 | 104 |
| September 2025 | 93 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Grove Green 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 drugs, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in burglary (+69%) and drugs (+18%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-43%) and robbery (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 336 | 23.1 | 0.67 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 279 | 19.2 | 1.25 | +3% |
| Other theft | 108 | 7.4 | 1.16 | +15% |
| Drugs | 98 | 6.7 | 2.06 | +18% |
| Public order | 76 | 5.2 | 0.79 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 4.5 | 0.92 | -31% |
| Theft from the person | 64 | 4.4 | 2.60 | -17% |
| Burglary | 54 | 3.7 | 1.05 | +69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 3.6 | 0.54 | -22% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.4 | 1.07 | -34% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.0 | 1.17 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 0.9 | 0.11 | -43% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.8 | 0.36 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 0.78 | +57% |
Violence and sexual offences in Grove Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Grove Green recorded 336 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 27.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Grove Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Grove Green recorded 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 23.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Grove Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Grove Green recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Grove Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Grove Green recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Grove Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Grove Green recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Grove Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Grove Green recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Grove Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Grove Green recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Grove Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Grove Green recorded 54 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 up 69% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Grove Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Grove Green recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Grove Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Grove Green recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Grove Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Grove Green recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Grove Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Grove Green recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Grove Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Grove Green recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Grove Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Grove Green recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Grove Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Grove Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grove Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton | 1,608 | 124.3 | +50% |
| Cathall | 1,220 | 111.2 | +34% |
| Leytonstone | 2,572 | 212.8 | +157% |
| Forest | 1,638 | 95.6 | +16% |
| Cann Hall | 1,414 | 92.0 | +11% |
| Lea Bridge | 2,449 | 140.2 | +69% |
| Markhouse | 623 | 78.6 | -5% |
| Hoe Street | 1,658 | 116.6 | +41% |
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 Grove Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Boreham Close | 106 |
| On or near Sidmouth Road | 96 |
| On or near High Road Leyton | 73 |
| On or near Norlington Road | 48 |
| On or near Albert Road | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Lindley Road | 38 |
| On or near Salisbury Road | 37 |
| On or near Buckland Road | 36 |
| On or near King Edward Road | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Grove Green 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 | 345 | 28.7% |
| Not recorded | 279 | 23.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 227 | 18.9% |
| Under investigation | 160 | 13.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 76 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 7 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Grove Green has an estimated population of 14,551. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Grove Green sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Grove Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% |
| Private rented homes | 41.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Grove Green a safe place to live?
Grove Green recorded 82.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Grove Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 336 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (279).
Is crime in Grove Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grove Green was up 2% on the year before: 1,204 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,186 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Grove Green?
Grove Green 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 Grove Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.