Crime in Grove Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,227 crimes were recorded in Grove Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Grove Green
- Questions about crime in Grove Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (338), anti-social behaviour (283) and other theft (104) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,701st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Grove Green | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,227 | 29,459 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.3 | 105.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,551 | 279,737 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Grove Green peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,816 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,052). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,227 | 84.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,150 | 79.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,816 | 124.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,640 | 112.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,184 | 81.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,371 | 94.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,568 | 107.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,137 | 78.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,052 | 72.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 100 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Grove Green recorded notably more theft from the person (2.5 times the national rate), drugs (2.1 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (27% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (48% below) and violence and sexual offences (32% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 30 to 57 and drugs rose from 85 to 100, while robbery fell from 30 to 21 and vehicle crime fell from 87 to 67.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 338 | 23.2 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 283 | 19.4 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Other theft | 104 | 7.1 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Drugs | 100 | 6.9 | 3.3 | +18% |
| Public order | 84 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 62 | 4.3 | 1.7 | -21% |
| Burglary | 57 | 3.9 | 3.6 | +90% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.4 | 1.4 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Grove Green; the highest is Leytonstone (212.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Markhouse (77.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grove Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton | 1,597 | 123.5 | +46% |
| Cathall | 1,218 | 111.0 | +32% |
| Leytonstone | 2,573 | 212.8 | +152% |
| Forest | 1,637 | 95.6 | +13% |
| Cann Hall | 1,438 | 93.5 | +11% |
| Lea Bridge | 2,435 | 139.4 | +65% |
| Markhouse | 613 | 77.3 | -8% |
| Hoe Street | 1,674 | 117.7 | +40% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Grove Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Boreham Close” (112).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Boreham Close | 112 |
| On or near Sidmouth Road | 104 |
| On or near High Road Leyton | 71 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Norlington Road | 46 |
| On or near Salisbury Road | 40 |
| On or near Albert Road | 39 |
| On or near King Edward Road | 37 |
| On or near Leyton Midland Road | 37 |
| On or near Buckland Road | 36 |
Of the 944 crimes in Grove Green with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 283 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 355 | 37.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 219 | 23.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 158 | 16.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 82 | 8.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 8 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Grove Green has an estimated population of 14,551 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (50%, against 23%), more private renting (42%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (8.5%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Grove Green average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Grove Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 49.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 41.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Grove Green a safe place to live?
Grove Green recorded 84.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,701st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Grove Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 338 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (283).
Is crime in Grove Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grove Green was up 7% on the year before: 1,227 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,150 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Grove Green?
About 14,551 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Grove Green?
Grove 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.