Crime in Larkswood: statistics, rates and trends
920 crimes were recorded in Larkswood in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Larkswood at a glance
- Crime trends in Larkswood
- Types of crime in Larkswood
- Larkswood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Larkswood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Larkswood
- Demographics of Larkswood
- Questions about crime in Larkswood
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (239), violence and sexual offences (229) and vehicle crime (112) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,178th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Larkswood | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 920 | 29,459 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.1 | 105.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,937 | 279,737 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Larkswood of any year here (920 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 920 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 938 | 72.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,071 | 82.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,187 | 91.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,144 | 88.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,183 | 91.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,497 | 115.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,211 | 93.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,182 | 91.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 71 |
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 90 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 82 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
Compared with England and Wales, Larkswood recorded notably more vehicle crime (74% above the national rate), drugs (37% above the national rate) and burglary (28% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (48% below) and criminal damage and arson (43% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 45 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 239 | 18.5 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 229 | 17.7 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 8.7 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Burglary | 59 | 4.6 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Drugs | 58 | 4.5 | 3.3 | +29% |
| Public order | 56 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Other theft | 55 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Larkswood; the highest is Valley, Waltham Forest (123.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Endlebury (56.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Larkswood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley | 1,981 | 123.9 | +74% |
| Hale End & Highams Park South | 806 | 75.4 | +6% |
| Hatch Lane & Highams Park North | 734 | 64.3 | -10% |
| Endlebury | 463 | 56.3 | -21% |
| Chapel End | 1,136 | 90.5 | +27% |
| Higham Hill | 1,271 | 82.3 | +16% |
| Upper Walthamstow | 502 | 64.4 | -9% |
| Chingford Green | 976 | 91.1 | +28% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Larkswood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (88).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 88 |
| On or near Old Church Road | 37 |
| On or near Rushcroft Road | 32 |
| On or near Bailey Close | 29 |
| On or near New Road | 26 |
| On or near Linnett Close | 25 |
| On or near Lena Kennedy Close | 23 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 21 |
| On or near Merriam Close | 20 |
| On or near Rowden Road | 20 |
Of the 681 crimes in Larkswood with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 239 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 305 | 44.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 182 | 26.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Larkswood has an estimated population of 12,937 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (28%, against 23%) and fewer retired residents (17%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Larkswood average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Larkswood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Larkswood a safe place to live?
Larkswood recorded 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,178th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Larkswood?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 239 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (229).
Is crime in Larkswood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Larkswood was down 2% on the year before: 920 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 938 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Larkswood?
About 12,937 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Larkswood?
Larkswood 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.