Crime in Hale End & Highams Park South: statistics, rates and trends
806 crimes were recorded in Hale End & Highams Park South in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hale End & Highams Park South at a glance
- Crime trends in Hale End & Highams Park South
- Types of crime in Hale End & Highams Park South
- Hale End & Highams Park South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hale End & Highams Park South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hale End & Highams Park South
- Demographics of Hale End & Highams Park South
- Questions about crime in Hale End & Highams Park South
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (215), violence and sexual offences (200) and vehicle crime (87) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,003rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hale End & Highams Park South | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 806 | 29,459 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.4 | 105.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,689 | 279,737 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hale End & Highams Park South peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,064 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (789). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 806 | 75.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 891 | 83.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 804 | 75.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 834 | 78.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 789 | 73.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 899 | 84.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,064 | 99.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 932 | 87.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 859 | 80.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 93 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hale End & Highams Park South recorded notably more vehicle crime (64% above the national rate), anti-social behaviour (31% above the national rate) and drugs (26% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (56% below) and public order (52% below). On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 148 to 87 and burglary fell from 44 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 215 | 20.1 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 200 | 18.7 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 8.1 | 5.0 | -41% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 5.0 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Other theft | 52 | 4.9 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Drugs | 44 | 4.1 | 3.3 | -10% |
| Burglary | 35 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hale End & Highams Park South; the highest is Valley, Waltham Forest (123.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Endlebury (56.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hale End & Highams Park South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkswood | 920 | 71.1 | -6% |
| Chapel End | 1,136 | 90.5 | +20% |
| Hatch Lane & Highams Park North | 734 | 64.3 | -15% |
| Upper Walthamstow | 502 | 64.4 | -15% |
| Valley | 1,981 | 123.9 | +64% |
| Wood Street | 1,168 | 106.6 | +41% |
| Endlebury | 463 | 56.3 | -25% |
| William Morris | 1,202 | 85.9 | +14% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Hale End & Highams Park South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (125).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 125 |
| On or near Wilton Place | 50 |
| On or near Evanston Avenue | 48 |
| On or near Beverley Road | 37 |
| On or near Jubilee Avenue | 34 |
| On or near The Hale | 29 |
| On or near Queenswood Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Guildford Road | 25 |
| On or near Jack'S Farm Way | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
Of the 591 crimes in Hale End & Highams Park South with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 215 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 274 | 46.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 144 | 24.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Hale End & Highams Park South has an estimated population of 10,689 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%), a younger population (12%, against 19%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (43%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hale End & Highams Park South average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hale End & Highams Park South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hale End & Highams Park South a safe place to live?
Hale End & Highams Park South recorded 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,003rd 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 Hale End & Highams Park South?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 215 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (200).
Is crime in Hale End & Highams Park South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hale End & Highams Park South was down 10% on the year before: 806 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 891 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hale End & Highams Park South?
About 10,689 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hale End & Highams Park South?
Hale End & Highams Park South 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.