Crime in Higham Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,260 crimes were recorded in Higham Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Higham Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Higham Hill
- Types of crime in Higham Hill
- Higham Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Higham Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Higham Hill
- Population and deprivation in Higham Hill
- Questions about crime in Higham Hill
- About this data
1,260 crimes were recorded in Higham Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 353 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Higham Hill has the 1,796th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Higham Hill | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,260 | 29,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.6 | 105.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,449 | 279,737 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Higham Hill was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,032 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,255). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 1,260 | 81.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,255 | 81.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,395 | 90.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,413 | 91.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,853 | 119.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,919 | 124.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,032 | 131.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,502 | 97.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,439 | 93.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 101 |
| June 2026 | 123 |
| May 2026 | 107 |
| April 2026 | 114 |
| March 2026 | 97 |
| February 2026 | 83 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 98 |
| November 2025 | 126 |
| October 2025 | 106 |
| September 2025 | 102 |
| August 2025 | 102 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Higham Hill 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.
The largest increases were in other theft (+18%) and public order (+15%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-48%) and criminal damage and arson (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 353 | 22.8 | 0.67 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 308 | 19.9 | 1.30 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 132 | 8.5 | 1.73 | -20% |
| Other theft | 106 | 6.9 | 1.07 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -22% |
| Drugs | 60 | 3.9 | 1.19 | -3% |
| Public order | 60 | 3.9 | 0.58 | +15% |
| Burglary | 55 | 3.6 | 1.01 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 1.7 | 0.21 | +0% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.7 | 1.25 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 1.6 | 0.92 | +14% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.2 | 0.58 | +46% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.7 | 0.87 | -48% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.47 | +250% |
Violence and sexual offences in Higham Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Higham Hill recorded 353 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 28.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Higham Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Higham Hill recorded 308 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 24.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Higham Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Higham Hill recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Higham Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Higham Hill recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Higham Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Higham Hill recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Higham Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Higham Hill recorded 60 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 3% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Higham Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Higham Hill recorded 60 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 15% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Higham Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Higham Hill recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Higham Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Higham Hill recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Higham Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Higham Hill recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Higham Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Higham Hill recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Higham Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Higham Hill recorded 19 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 up 46% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Higham Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Higham Hill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Higham Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Higham Hill recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Higham Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Higham Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Higham Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris | 1,170 | 83.6 | +3% |
| High Street | 2,548 | 235.7 | +189% |
| Chapel End | 1,131 | 90.1 | +10% |
| St James | 1,423 | 91.6 | +12% |
| Hoe Street | 1,658 | 116.6 | +43% |
| Markhouse | 623 | 78.6 | -4% |
| Valley | 1,953 | 122.1 | +50% |
| Wood Street | 1,161 | 105.9 | +30% |
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 Higham Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 56 |
| On or near Waltham Park Way | 34 |
| On or near Beaumans Drive | 33 |
| On or near Broughton Place | 33 |
| On or near Thorpe Crescent | 33 |
| On or near Mcentee Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Blackhorse Lane | 30 |
| On or near Green Pond Close | 28 |
| On or near Thornbury Way | 27 |
| On or near Wigmore Place | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Higham Hill 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 | 397 | 31.5% |
| Not recorded | 308 | 24.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 250 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 149 | 11.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.0% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 7 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Higham Hill has an estimated population of 15,449. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Higham Hill sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Higham Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.0% |
| Social rented homes | 33.2% |
| Private rented homes | 21.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is Higham Hill a safe place to live?
Higham Hill recorded 81.6 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 Higham Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 353 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (308).
Is crime in Higham Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Higham Hill was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,260 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,255 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Higham Hill?
Higham Hill 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 Higham Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.