Crime in Leyton: statistics, rates and trends
1,597 crimes were recorded in Leyton in the 12 months to August 2026, 123.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
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Anti-social behaviour (469), violence and sexual offences (368) and other theft (153) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 778th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Leyton | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,597 | 29,459 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.5 | 105.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,933 | 279,737 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Leyton peaked in the year to August 2024 (2,100 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,550). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,597 | 123.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,659 | 128.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,100 | 162.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,952 | 150.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,711 | 132.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,052 | 158.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,054 | 158.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,727 | 133.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,550 | 119.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 117 |
| July 2026 | 145 |
| June 2026 | 129 |
| May 2026 | 185 |
| April 2026 | 159 |
| March 2026 | 127 |
| February 2026 | 114 |
| January 2026 | 116 |
| December 2025 | 113 |
| November 2025 | 126 |
| October 2025 | 116 |
| September 2025 | 150 |
Compared with England and Wales, Leyton recorded notably more theft from the person (3.7 times the national rate), drugs (2.9 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (48% below) and shoplifting (47% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 96 to 45 and robbery fell from 59 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 469 | 36.3 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 368 | 28.5 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Other theft | 153 | 11.8 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Drugs | 124 | 9.6 | 3.3 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 7.3 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 80 | 6.2 | 1.7 | +1% |
| Public order | 62 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Burglary | 61 | 4.7 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 4.5 | 8.5 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -53% |
| Robbery | 37 | 2.9 | 1.4 | -37% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Leyton; the highest is Leytonstone (212.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Markhouse (77.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leyton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Green | 1,227 | 84.3 | -32% |
| Lea Bridge | 2,435 | 139.4 | +13% |
| Cathall | 1,218 | 111.0 | -10% |
| Forest | 1,637 | 95.6 | -23% |
| Leytonstone | 2,573 | 212.8 | +72% |
| Markhouse | 613 | 77.3 | -37% |
| Cann Hall | 1,438 | 93.5 | -24% |
| Hoe Street | 1,674 | 117.7 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Leyton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (191).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 191 |
| On or near Alexandra Road | 70 |
| On or near Adelaide Road | 69 |
| On or near Thornhill Gardens | 53 |
| On or near Osborne Road | 51 |
| On or near Primrose Road | 50 |
| On or near Villiers Close | 49 |
| On or near Etloe Road | 39 |
| On or near Leyton Grange | 35 |
| On or near Tennyson Road | 35 |
Of the 1,128 crimes in Leyton with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 469 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 463 | 41.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 252 | 22.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 168 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 109 | 9.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Leyton has an estimated population of 12,933 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (52%, against 23%), more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%) and more social housing (28%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Leyton average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Leyton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 51.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Leyton a safe place to live?
Leyton recorded 123.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 778th 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 drugs.
What is the most common crime in Leyton?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 469 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (368).
Is crime in Leyton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leyton was down 4% on the year before: 1,597 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,659 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Leyton?
About 12,933 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Leyton?
Leyton 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.