Crime in Leytonstone: statistics, rates and trends
2,572 crimes were recorded in Leytonstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 212.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Leytonstone at a glance
- Crime trends in Leytonstone
- Types of crime in Leytonstone
- Leytonstone compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Leytonstone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Leytonstone
- Population and deprivation in Leytonstone
- Questions about crime in Leytonstone
- About this data
2,572 crimes were recorded in Leytonstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 212.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 838 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Leytonstone has the 169th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Leytonstone | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,572 | 29,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 212.8 | 105.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,089 | 279,737 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Leytonstone was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,572 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,521). Over the whole period it rose 59%, 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 | 2,572 | 212.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,392 | 197.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,940 | 160.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,543 | 127.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,521 | 125.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,607 | 132.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,918 | 158.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,855 | 153.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,620 | 134.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 294 |
| June 2026 | 208 |
| May 2026 | 220 |
| April 2026 | 173 |
| March 2026 | 172 |
| February 2026 | 157 |
| January 2026 | 191 |
| December 2025 | 211 |
| November 2025 | 221 |
| October 2025 | 249 |
| September 2025 | 222 |
| August 2025 | 254 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Leytonstone 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, other theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+65%) and burglary (+20%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-38%) and criminal damage and arson (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 838 | 69.3 | 8.37 | +65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 530 | 43.8 | 2.86 | -17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 417 | 34.5 | 1.01 | +19% |
| Other theft | 129 | 10.7 | 1.67 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 8.9 | 1.81 | -38% |
| Burglary | 100 | 8.3 | 2.34 | +20% |
| Public order | 92 | 7.6 | 1.15 | -4% |
| Drugs | 84 | 6.9 | 2.13 | -6% |
| Theft from the person | 84 | 6.9 | 4.11 | -7% |
| Robbery | 80 | 6.6 | 4.90 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 6.0 | 0.88 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 1.9 | 2.31 | -26% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.7 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.60 | +40% |
Shoplifting in Leytonstone
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Leytonstone recorded 838 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (69.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 32.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Leytonstone
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Leytonstone recorded 530 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 20.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Leytonstone
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Leytonstone recorded 417 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Leytonstone
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Leytonstone recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Leytonstone
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Leytonstone recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Leytonstone
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Leytonstone recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Leytonstone
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Leytonstone recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Leytonstone
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Leytonstone recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Leytonstone
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Leytonstone recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Leytonstone
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Leytonstone recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Leytonstone
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Leytonstone recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Leytonstone
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Leytonstone recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Leytonstone
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Leytonstone recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Leytonstone
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Leytonstone recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Leytonstone, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Leytonstone.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leytonstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Green | 1,204 | 82.7 | -61% |
| Forest | 1,638 | 95.6 | -55% |
| Cann Hall | 1,414 | 92.0 | -57% |
| Cathall | 1,220 | 111.2 | -48% |
| Leyton | 1,608 | 124.3 | -42% |
| Wood Street | 1,161 | 105.9 | -50% |
| Hoe Street | 1,658 | 116.6 | -45% |
| Lea Bridge | 2,449 | 140.2 | -34% |
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 Leytonstone over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 726 |
| On or near Lemna Road | 157 |
| On or near Hanbury Drive | 134 |
| On or near Aylmer Road | 116 |
| On or near Burghley Road | 115 |
| On or near Leytonstone | 98 |
| On or near Grove Road | 86 |
| On or near Harrington Road | 50 |
| On or near Holly Road | 43 |
| On or near Wallwood Road | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Leytonstone 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 | 1,140 | 44.3% |
| Not recorded | 530 | 20.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 333 | 12.9% |
| Under investigation | 215 | 8.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 161 | 6.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 110 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
Leytonstone has an estimated population of 12,089. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Leytonstone sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Leytonstone |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.8% |
| Private rented homes | 36.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Leytonstone a safe place to live?
Leytonstone recorded 212.8 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 Leytonstone?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 838 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (530).
Is crime in Leytonstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leytonstone was up 8% on the year before: 2,572 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,392 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Leytonstone?
Leytonstone 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 Leytonstone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.