Crime in Hoe Street: statistics, rates and trends
1,658 crimes were recorded in Hoe Street in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hoe Street
- Questions about crime in Hoe Street
- About this data
1,658 crimes were recorded in Hoe Street in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 442 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hoe Street has the 878th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hoe Street | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,658 | 29,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.6 | 105.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,221 | 279,737 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hoe Street was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,949 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,510). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 1,658 | 116.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,949 | 137.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,830 | 128.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,580 | 111.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,510 | 106.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,707 | 120.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,898 | 133.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,776 | 124.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,838 | 129.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 135 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hoe Street 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, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+55%) and violence and sexual offences (+28%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-57%) and vehicle crime (-54%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 442 | 31.1 | 0.91 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 422 | 29.7 | 1.93 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 134 | 9.4 | 1.91 | -54% |
| Burglary | 112 | 7.9 | 2.23 | +1% |
| Other theft | 99 | 7.0 | 1.09 | -22% |
| Drugs | 97 | 6.8 | 2.09 | +13% |
| Theft from the person | 86 | 6.0 | 3.58 | -40% |
| Public order | 80 | 5.6 | 0.85 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -57% |
| Robbery | 49 | 3.4 | 2.55 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 2.2 | 0.26 | +55% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.5 | 0.73 | -4% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.1 | 1.37 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 0.87 | +20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hoe Street
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hoe Street recorded 442 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 26.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hoe Street
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hoe Street recorded 422 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 25.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hoe Street
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hoe Street recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hoe Street
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hoe Street recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hoe Street
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hoe Street recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hoe Street
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hoe Street recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hoe Street
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hoe Street recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hoe Street
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hoe Street recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hoe Street
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hoe Street recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hoe Street
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hoe Street recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hoe Street
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hoe Street recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hoe Street
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hoe Street recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hoe Street
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hoe Street recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hoe Street
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hoe Street recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hoe Street, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hoe Street.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hoe Street |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Street | 1,161 | 105.9 | -9% |
| Markhouse | 623 | 78.6 | -33% |
| High Street | 2,548 | 235.7 | +102% |
| William Morris | 1,170 | 83.6 | -28% |
| Forest | 1,638 | 95.6 | -18% |
| Chapel End | 1,131 | 90.1 | -23% |
| Upper Walthamstow | 504 | 64.6 | -45% |
| St James | 1,423 | 91.6 | -21% |
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 Hoe Street over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hoe Street | 181 |
| On or near The Drive | 128 |
| On or near Eastfield Road | 111 |
| On or near Prospect Hill | 77 |
| On or near Daventry Avenue | 73 |
| On or near Brantwood Close | 48 |
| On or near Hurst Road | 42 |
| On or near Falmer Road | 40 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 39 |
| On or near Blackberry Close | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hoe Street 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 | 536 | 32.3% |
| Not recorded | 422 | 25.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 284 | 17.1% |
| Under investigation | 180 | 10.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 95 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 13 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Hoe Street has an estimated population of 14,221. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hoe Street sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hoe Street |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.0% |
| Social rented homes | 24.9% |
| Private rented homes | 34.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.3% |
Is Hoe Street a safe place to live?
Hoe Street recorded 116.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Hoe Street?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 442 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (422).
Is crime in Hoe Street going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hoe Street was down 15% on the year before: 1,658 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,949 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hoe Street?
Hoe Street 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 Hoe Street. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.