Crime in Markhouse: statistics, rates and trends
623 crimes were recorded in Markhouse in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Markhouse at a glance
- Crime trends in Markhouse
- Types of crime in Markhouse
- Markhouse compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Markhouse
- What happened after crimes were reported in Markhouse
- Population and deprivation in Markhouse
- Questions about crime in Markhouse
- About this data
623 crimes were recorded in Markhouse in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 173 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Markhouse has the 1,908th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Markhouse | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 623 | 29,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.6 | 105.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,931 | 279,737 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Markhouse was highest in the year to July 2018 (843 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (623). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 623 | 78.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 693 | 87.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 630 | 79.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 634 | 79.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 814 | 102.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 792 | 99.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 830 | 104.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 839 | 105.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 843 | 106.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Markhouse 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, theft from the person, robbery.
The largest increases were in drugs (+28%) and violence and sexual offences (+25%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-54%) and vehicle crime (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 21.8 | 1.42 | -8% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 | 20.3 | 0.59 | +25% |
| Other theft | 57 | 7.2 | 1.12 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 6.1 | 1.23 | -48% |
| Theft from the person | 45 | 5.7 | 3.36 | -27% |
| Drugs | 32 | 4.0 | 1.23 | +28% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.9 | 0.44 | +0% |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.8 | 2.05 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -54% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.5 | 0.71 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.1 | 1.38 | -25% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.48 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.39 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.02 | -75% |
Anti-social behaviour in Markhouse
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Markhouse recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 27.8% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Markhouse
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Markhouse recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 25.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Markhouse
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Markhouse recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Markhouse
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Markhouse recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Markhouse
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Markhouse recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Markhouse
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Markhouse recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Markhouse
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Markhouse recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Markhouse
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Markhouse recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Markhouse
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Markhouse recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Markhouse
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Markhouse recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Markhouse
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Markhouse recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Markhouse
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Markhouse recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Markhouse
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Markhouse recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Markhouse
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Markhouse recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Markhouse, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Markhouse.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Markhouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Street | 2,548 | 235.7 | +200% |
| Lea Bridge | 2,449 | 140.2 | +79% |
| Hoe Street | 1,658 | 116.6 | +48% |
| St James | 1,423 | 91.6 | +17% |
| Forest | 1,638 | 95.6 | +22% |
| William Morris | 1,170 | 83.6 | +6% |
| Wood Street | 1,161 | 105.9 | +35% |
| Leyton | 1,608 | 124.3 | +58% |
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 Markhouse over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cobble Path | 78 |
| On or near Station Approach | 66 |
| On or near Richmond Close | 26 |
| On or near St Barnabas Road | 26 |
| On or near Helena Road | 21 |
| On or near Netley Road | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Chelmsford Road | 20 |
| On or near Lansdowne Road | 20 |
| On or near Union Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Markhouse 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 | 197 | 31.6% |
| Not recorded | 173 | 27.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 107 | 17.2% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 9.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 7.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Markhouse has an estimated population of 7,931. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Markhouse sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Markhouse |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.7% |
| Social rented homes | 23.4% |
| Private rented homes | 28.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is Markhouse a safe place to live?
Markhouse recorded 78.6 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 Markhouse?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (161).
Is crime in Markhouse going up or down?
Recorded crime in Markhouse was down 10% on the year before: 623 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 693 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Markhouse?
Markhouse 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 Markhouse. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.