Crime in Leyton: statistics, rates and trends

1,608 crimes were recorded in Leyton in the 12 months to July 2026, 124.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 489 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Leyton has the 769th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Leyton was highest in the year to July 2024 (2,162 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,485). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Leyton 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, other theft, drugs.

The largest increases were in other theft (+19%) and anti-social behaviour (+15%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-65%) and criminal damage and arson (-54%).

Anti-social behaviour in Leyton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Leyton recorded 489 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Leyton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Leyton recorded 365 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 22.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Leyton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Leyton recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Leyton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Leyton recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Leyton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Leyton recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Leyton

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Leyton recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Leyton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Leyton recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Leyton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Leyton recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Leyton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Leyton recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Leyton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Leyton recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Leyton

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Leyton recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Leyton

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Leyton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Leyton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Leyton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Leyton

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Leyton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Leyton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Leyton.

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 Leyton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Leyton 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.

Leyton has an estimated population of 12,933. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Leyton sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Leyton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.