Crime in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North: statistics, rates and trends
744 crimes were recorded in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North at a glance
- Crime trends in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
- Types of crime in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
- Hatch Lane & Highams Park North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
- Population and deprivation in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
- Questions about crime in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
- About this data
744 crimes were recorded in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 222 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hatch Lane & Highams Park North has the 2,424th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hatch Lane & Highams Park North | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 744 | 29,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.2 | 105.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,414 | 279,737 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,074 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (744). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 744 | 65.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 914 | 80.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 795 | 69.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 804 | 70.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 823 | 72.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,074 | 94.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 996 | 87.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 910 | 79.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 899 | 78.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
| August 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+51%). The largest falls were in robbery (-63%) and theft from the person (-60%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 222 | 19.4 | 0.57 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 15.2 | 0.99 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 94 | 8.2 | 1.67 | -33% |
| Other theft | 74 | 6.5 | 1.01 | +51% |
| Public order | 45 | 3.9 | 0.59 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -31% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.5 | 0.72 | -24% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.2 | 0.67 | -49% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.3 | 0.16 | -17% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.1 | 0.84 | -63% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.7 | 0.33 | -53% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.7 | 0.41 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.36 | -64% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 29.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 23.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hatch Lane & Highams Park North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hatch Lane & Highams Park North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hatch Lane & Highams Park North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkswood | 917 | 70.9 | +9% |
| Endlebury | 470 | 57.2 | -12% |
| Hale End & Highams Park South | 827 | 77.4 | +19% |
| Chingford Green | 980 | 91.5 | +40% |
| Valley | 1,953 | 122.1 | +87% |
| Chapel End | 1,131 | 90.1 | +38% |
| Upper Walthamstow | 504 | 64.6 | -1% |
| Wood Street | 1,161 | 105.9 | +63% |
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 Hatch Lane & Highams Park North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near Beechwood Drive | 39 |
| On or near Wood Lane | 34 |
| On or near Penny Close | 31 |
| On or near Friday Hill | 28 |
| On or near Otterbourne Road | 28 |
| On or near Manor Farm Drive | 26 |
| On or near Chadwick Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North 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 | 246 | 33.1% |
| Not recorded | 173 | 23.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 146 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North has an estimated population of 11,414. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hatch Lane & Highams Park North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.4% |
| Social rented homes | 24.5% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Hatch Lane & Highams Park North a safe place to live?
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded 65.2 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 Hatch Lane & Highams Park North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (173).
Is crime in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North was down 19% on the year before: 744 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 914 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hatch Lane & Highams Park North?
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North 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 Hatch Lane & Highams Park North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.