Crime in Hale End & Highams Park South: statistics, rates and trends
827 crimes were recorded in Hale End & Highams Park South in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hale End & Highams Park South
- Questions about crime in Hale End & Highams Park South
- About this data
827 crimes were recorded in Hale End & Highams Park South in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 223 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hale End & Highams Park South has the 1,950th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hale End & Highams Park South | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 827 | 29,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.4 | 105.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,689 | 279,737 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hale End & Highams Park South was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,068 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (788). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 827 | 77.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 863 | 80.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 814 | 76.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 824 | 77.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 788 | 73.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 921 | 86.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,068 | 99.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 918 | 85.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 872 | 81.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 81 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hale End & Highams Park South 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, vehicle crime, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+22%) and shoplifting (+19%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-38%) and robbery (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 223 | 20.9 | 1.36 | +6% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 204 | 19.1 | 0.56 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 89 | 8.3 | 1.69 | -38% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 5.3 | 0.64 | +19% |
| Other theft | 55 | 5.1 | 0.80 | +22% |
| Drugs | 42 | 3.9 | 1.20 | -12% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.5 | 0.98 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -11% |
| Public order | 31 | 2.9 | 0.44 | +3% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.6 | 1.18 | -19% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.3 | 1.59 | +100% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 0.58 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.8 | 0.50 | -53% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -50% |
Anti-social behaviour in Hale End & Highams Park South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hale End & Highams Park South recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 27.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Hale End & Highams Park South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hale End & Highams Park South recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hale End & Highams Park South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hale End & Highams Park South recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hale End & Highams Park South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hale End & Highams Park South recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hale End & Highams Park South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hale End & Highams Park South recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hale End & Highams Park South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hale End & Highams Park South recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hale End & Highams Park South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hale End & Highams Park South recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hale End & Highams Park South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hale End & Highams Park South recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hale End & Highams Park South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hale End & Highams Park South recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hale End & Highams Park South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hale End & Highams Park South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hale End & Highams Park South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hale End & Highams Park South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hale End & Highams Park South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hale End & Highams Park South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hale End & Highams Park South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hale End & Highams Park South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hale End & Highams Park South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hale End & Highams Park South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hale End & Highams Park South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hale End & Highams Park South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hale End & Highams Park South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkswood | 917 | 70.9 | -8% |
| Chapel End | 1,131 | 90.1 | +16% |
| Hatch Lane & Highams Park North | 744 | 65.2 | -16% |
| Upper Walthamstow | 504 | 64.6 | -16% |
| Valley | 1,953 | 122.1 | +58% |
| Wood Street | 1,161 | 105.9 | +37% |
| Endlebury | 470 | 57.2 | -26% |
| William Morris | 1,170 | 83.6 | +8% |
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 Hale End & Highams Park South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 122 |
| On or near Wilton Place | 55 |
| On or near Evanston Avenue | 47 |
| On or near Queenswood Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Jubilee Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Beverley Road | 35 |
| On or near The Hale | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near Swanage Road | 25 |
| On or near Hale End Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hale End & Highams Park South 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 | 278 | 33.6% |
| Not recorded | 223 | 27.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 151 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Hale End & Highams Park South has an estimated population of 10,689. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hale End & Highams Park South sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hale End & Highams Park South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.9% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Hale End & Highams Park South a safe place to live?
Hale End & Highams Park South recorded 77.4 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 Hale End & Highams Park South?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (204).
Is crime in Hale End & Highams Park South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hale End & Highams Park South was down 4% on the year before: 827 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 863 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hale End & Highams Park South?
Hale End & Highams Park South 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 Hale End & Highams Park South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.