Crime in Markhouse: statistics, rates and trends
613 crimes were recorded in Markhouse in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Markhouse
- Questions about crime in Markhouse
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (171), violence and sexual offences (162) and other theft (56) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,938th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Markhouse | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 613 | 29,459 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.3 | 105.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,931 | 279,737 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Markhouse of any year here (613 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 613 | 77.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 694 | 87.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 632 | 79.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 621 | 78.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 807 | 101.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 778 | 98.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 832 | 104.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 837 | 105.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 884 | 111.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Markhouse recorded notably more theft from the person (3.4 times the national rate), robbery (85% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (40% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (63% below) and public order (58% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 128 to 162 and drugs rose from 26 to 32, while criminal damage and arson fell from 44 to 20 and vehicle crime fell from 87 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 171 | 21.6 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 162 | 20.4 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Other theft | 56 | 7.1 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 6.1 | 5.0 | -45% |
| Theft from the person | 45 | 5.7 | 1.7 | -22% |
| Drugs | 32 | 4.0 | 3.3 | +23% |
| Public order | 22 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -55% |
| Robbery | 20 | 2.5 | 1.4 | -31% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Markhouse.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Markhouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Street | 2,531 | 234.2 | +203% |
| Lea Bridge | 2,435 | 139.4 | +80% |
| Hoe Street | 1,674 | 117.7 | +52% |
| St James | 1,357 | 87.3 | +13% |
| Forest | 1,637 | 95.6 | +24% |
| William Morris | 1,202 | 85.9 | +11% |
| Wood Street | 1,168 | 106.6 | +38% |
| Leyton | 1,597 | 123.5 | +60% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Markhouse over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cobble Path” (79).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cobble Path | 79 |
| On or near Station Approach | 64 |
| On or near St Barnabas Road | 25 |
| On or near Helena Road | 23 |
| On or near Netley Road | 23 |
| On or near Richmond Close | 22 |
| On or near Lansdowne Road | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Chelmsford Road | 20 |
| On or near Belgrave Road | 16 |
Of the 442 crimes in Markhouse with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 171 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 187 | 42.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 107 | 24.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 11.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Markhouse has an estimated population of 7,931 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (47%, against 23%), fewer retired residents (9.7%, against 21.6%) and a younger population (9.6%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Markhouse average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Markhouse | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 47.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Markhouse a safe place to live?
Markhouse recorded 77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,938th 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 robbery.
What is the most common crime in Markhouse?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 171 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (162).
Is crime in Markhouse going up or down?
Recorded crime in Markhouse was down 12% on the year before: 613 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 694 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Markhouse?
About 7,931 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Markhouse?
Markhouse 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.