Crime in Hoe Street: statistics, rates and trends
1,674 crimes were recorded in Hoe Street in the 12 months to August 2026, 117.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hoe Street at a glance
- Crime trends in Hoe Street
- Types of crime in Hoe Street
- Hoe Street compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hoe Street
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hoe Street
- Demographics of Hoe Street
- Questions about crime in Hoe Street
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (443), violence and sexual offences (434) and vehicle crime (134) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 857th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Hoe Street | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,674 | 29,459 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.7 | 105.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,221 | 279,737 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hoe Street peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,942 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,514). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,674 | 117.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,903 | 133.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,858 | 130.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,606 | 112.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,514 | 106.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,661 | 116.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,942 | 136.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,787 | 125.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,803 | 126.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 151 |
| July 2026 | 139 |
| June 2026 | 166 |
| May 2026 | 121 |
| April 2026 | 120 |
| March 2026 | 130 |
| February 2026 | 126 |
| January 2026 | 130 |
| December 2025 | 155 |
| November 2025 | 137 |
| October 2025 | 151 |
| September 2025 | 148 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hoe Street recorded notably more theft from the person (3.5 times the national rate), robbery (2.6 times the national rate) and burglary (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (72% below) and criminal damage and arson (47% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 353 to 434 and burglary rose from 99 to 116, while criminal damage and arson fell from 124 to 51 and vehicle crime fell from 274 to 134.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 443 | 31.2 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 434 | 30.5 | 34.2 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 134 | 9.4 | 5.0 | -51% |
| Burglary | 116 | 8.2 | 3.6 | +17% |
| Other theft | 101 | 7.1 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Drugs | 97 | 6.8 | 3.3 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 83 | 5.8 | 1.7 | -42% |
| Public order | 82 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -59% |
| Robbery | 50 | 3.5 | 1.4 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 2.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -5% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hoe Street; the highest is High Street, Waltham Forest (234.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Upper Walthamstow (64.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hoe Street |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Street | 1,168 | 106.6 | -9% |
| Markhouse | 613 | 77.3 | -34% |
| High Street | 2,531 | 234.2 | +99% |
| William Morris | 1,202 | 85.9 | -27% |
| Forest | 1,637 | 95.6 | -19% |
| Chapel End | 1,136 | 90.5 | -23% |
| Upper Walthamstow | 502 | 64.4 | -45% |
| St James | 1,357 | 87.3 | -26% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Hoe Street over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hoe Street” (185).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hoe Street | 185 |
| On or near The Drive | 121 |
| On or near Eastfield Road | 111 |
| On or near Daventry Avenue | 77 |
| On or near Prospect Hill | 72 |
| On or near Falmer Road | 43 |
| On or near Brantwood Close | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Blackberry Close | 38 |
| On or near Hurst Road | 38 |
Of the 1,231 crimes in Hoe Street with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 443 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 541 | 43.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 290 | 23.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 156 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 106 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 14 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Hoe Street has an estimated population of 14,221 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (54%, against 23%), more unemployed residents (6.0%, against 3.4%) and more private renting (35%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hoe Street average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hoe Street | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 53.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hoe Street a safe place to live?
Hoe Street recorded 117.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 857th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Hoe Street?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 443 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (434).
Is crime in Hoe Street going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hoe Street was down 12% on the year before: 1,674 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,903 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hoe Street?
About 14,221 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hoe Street?
Hoe Street 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.