Crime in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North: statistics, rates and trends
734 crimes were recorded in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
- Questions about crime in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (218), anti-social behaviour (175) and vehicle crime (89) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,461st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hatch Lane & Highams Park North | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 734 | 29,459 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.3 | 105.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,414 | 279,737 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North of any year here (734 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 734 | 64.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 892 | 78.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 810 | 71.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 807 | 70.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 811 | 71.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,037 | 90.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,040 | 91.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 926 | 81.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 869 | 76.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 46 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded notably more vehicle crime (57% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (61% below) and violence and sexual offences (44% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 51 to 75, while drugs fell from 48 to 29 and vehicle crime fell from 138 to 89.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 218 | 19.1 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 175 | 15.3 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 89 | 7.8 | 5.0 | -36% |
| Other theft | 75 | 6.6 | 6.4 | +47% |
| Public order | 43 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.5 | 3.3 | -40% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -32% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hatch Lane & Highams Park North; the highest is Valley, Waltham Forest (123.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Endlebury (56.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hatch Lane & Highams Park North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkswood | 920 | 71.1 | +11% |
| Endlebury | 463 | 56.3 | -12% |
| Hale End & Highams Park South | 806 | 75.4 | +17% |
| Chingford Green | 976 | 91.1 | +42% |
| Valley | 1,981 | 123.9 | +93% |
| Chapel End | 1,136 | 90.5 | +41% |
| Upper Walthamstow | 502 | 64.4 | 0% |
| Wood Street | 1,168 | 106.6 | +66% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Beechwood Drive | 39 |
| On or near Wood Lane | 35 |
| On or near Penny Close | 29 |
| On or near Otterbourne Road | 27 |
| On or near Friday Hill | 26 |
| On or near Manor Farm Drive | 25 |
| On or near Castle Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Chadwick Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Coney Burrows | 21 |
Of the 559 crimes in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 175 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 237 | 42.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 157 | 28.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North has an estimated population of 11,414 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (25%, against 17%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hatch Lane & Highams Park North average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hatch Lane & Highams Park North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hatch Lane & Highams Park North a safe place to live?
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North recorded 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,461st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 218 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (175).
Is crime in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North was down 18% on the year before: 734 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 892 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hatch Lane & Highams Park North?
About 11,414 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hatch Lane & Highams Park North?
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North 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.