Crime in Larkswood: statistics, rates and trends
917 crimes were recorded in Larkswood in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Larkswood
- Questions about crime in Larkswood
- About this data
917 crimes were recorded in Larkswood in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 235 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Larkswood has the 2,191st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Larkswood | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 917 | 29,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.9 | 105.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,937 | 279,737 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Larkswood was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,473 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (917). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 917 | 70.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 949 | 73.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,086 | 83.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,187 | 91.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,140 | 88.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,232 | 95.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,473 | 113.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,191 | 92.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,188 | 91.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Larkswood 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 vehicle crime, burglary, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+28%) and criminal damage and arson (+24%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-29%) and vehicle crime (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 235 | 18.2 | 1.18 | -7% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 227 | 17.5 | 0.51 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 106 | 8.2 | 1.66 | -12% |
| Burglary | 63 | 4.9 | 1.38 | +21% |
| Drugs | 59 | 4.6 | 1.39 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 4.3 | 0.64 | +24% |
| Other theft | 56 | 4.3 | 0.68 | -11% |
| Public order | 51 | 3.9 | 0.59 | +2% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.2 | 0.69 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.0 | 0.12 | -28% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.8 | 0.94 | -9% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.8 | 0.37 | -9% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.8 | 0.57 | -41% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.48 | +100% |
Anti-social behaviour in Larkswood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Larkswood recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 25.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Larkswood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Larkswood recorded 227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 24.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Larkswood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Larkswood recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Larkswood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Larkswood recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Larkswood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Larkswood recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Larkswood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Larkswood recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Larkswood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Larkswood recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Larkswood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Larkswood recorded 51 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 2% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Larkswood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Larkswood recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Larkswood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Larkswood recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Larkswood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Larkswood recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Larkswood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Larkswood recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Larkswood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Larkswood recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Larkswood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Larkswood recorded 6 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 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Larkswood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Larkswood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Larkswood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley | 1,953 | 122.1 | +72% |
| Hale End & Highams Park South | 827 | 77.4 | +9% |
| Hatch Lane & Highams Park North | 744 | 65.2 | -8% |
| Endlebury | 470 | 57.2 | -19% |
| Chapel End | 1,131 | 90.1 | +27% |
| Higham Hill | 1,260 | 81.6 | +15% |
| Upper Walthamstow | 504 | 64.6 | -9% |
| Chingford Green | 980 | 91.5 | +29% |
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 Larkswood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 84 |
| On or near Old Church Road | 40 |
| On or near Rushcroft Road | 31 |
| On or near Bailey Close | 30 |
| On or near New Road | 29 |
| On or near Lena Kennedy Close | 24 |
| On or near Linnett Close | 24 |
| On or near Merriam Close | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 22 |
| On or near Chivers Road | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Larkswood 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 | 298 | 32.5% |
| Not recorded | 235 | 25.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 177 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 112 | 12.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Larkswood has an estimated population of 12,937. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Larkswood sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Larkswood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.8% |
| Social rented homes | 19.6% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Larkswood a safe place to live?
Larkswood recorded 70.9 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 Larkswood?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (227).
Is crime in Larkswood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Larkswood was down 3% on the year before: 917 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 949 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Larkswood?
Larkswood 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 Larkswood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.