Crime in Leytonstone: statistics, rates and trends
2,573 crimes were recorded in Leytonstone in the 12 months to August 2026, 212.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Leytonstone
- Questions about crime in Leytonstone
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (845), anti-social behaviour (537) and violence and sexual offences (414) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 172nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Leytonstone | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,573 | 29,459 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 212.8 | 105.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,089 | 279,737 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Leytonstone of any year here (2,573 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 60%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,573 | 212.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,485 | 205.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,962 | 162.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,539 | 127.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,541 | 127.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,574 | 130.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,921 | 158.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,872 | 154.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,611 | 133.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 255 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Leytonstone recorded notably more shoplifting (8.3 times the national rate), robbery (5.2 times the national rate) and theft from the person (4.2 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (22% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 577 to 845 and burglary rose from 74 to 104, while vehicle crime fell from 179 to 102 and criminal damage and arson fell from 101 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 845 | 69.9 | 8.5 | +46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 537 | 44.4 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 414 | 34.2 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Other theft | 118 | 9.8 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Burglary | 104 | 8.6 | 3.6 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 102 | 8.4 | 5.0 | -43% |
| Public order | 91 | 7.5 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Drugs | 88 | 7.3 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Robbery | 85 | 7.0 | 1.4 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 85 | 7.0 | 1.7 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 1.9 | 0.8 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Leytonstone has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leytonstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Green | 1,227 | 84.3 | -60% |
| Forest | 1,637 | 95.6 | -55% |
| Cann Hall | 1,438 | 93.5 | -56% |
| Cathall | 1,218 | 111.0 | -48% |
| Leyton | 1,597 | 123.5 | -42% |
| Wood Street | 1,168 | 106.6 | -50% |
| Hoe Street | 1,674 | 117.7 | -45% |
| Lea Bridge | 2,435 | 139.4 | -34% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Leytonstone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Further/Higher Educational Building” (755).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 755 |
| On or near Lemna Road | 161 |
| On or near Hanbury Drive | 129 |
| On or near Burghley Road | 118 |
| On or near Aylmer Road | 107 |
| On or near Leytonstone | 89 |
| On or near Grove Road | 87 |
| On or near Harrington Road | 49 |
| On or near Wallwood Road | 42 |
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
Of the 2,036 crimes in Leytonstone with a recorded outcome, 55% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 537 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,117 | 54.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 341 | 16.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 200 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 146 | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 121 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 59 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Leytonstone has an estimated population of 12,089 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (47%, against 23%), more private renting (37%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (52%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Leytonstone average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Leytonstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 47.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Leytonstone a safe place to live?
Leytonstone recorded 212.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 172nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Leytonstone?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 845 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (537).
Is crime in Leytonstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leytonstone was up 4% on the year before: 2,573 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,485 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Leytonstone?
About 12,089 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Leytonstone?
Leytonstone 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.