Crime in Upper Walthamstow: statistics, rates and trends
504 crimes were recorded in Upper Walthamstow in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Upper Walthamstow at a glance
- Crime trends in Upper Walthamstow
- Types of crime in Upper Walthamstow
- Upper Walthamstow compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Upper Walthamstow
- What happened after crimes were reported in Upper Walthamstow
- Population and deprivation in Upper Walthamstow
- Questions about crime in Upper Walthamstow
- About this data
504 crimes were recorded in Upper Walthamstow in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 138 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Upper Walthamstow has the 2,443rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Upper Walthamstow | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 504 | 29,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.6 | 105.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,797 | 279,737 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Upper Walthamstow was highest in the year to July 2020 (668 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (504). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 504 | 64.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 538 | 69.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 520 | 66.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 537 | 68.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 518 | 66.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 614 | 78.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 668 | 85.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 621 | 79.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 619 | 79.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Upper Walthamstow 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 vehicle crime, drugs.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+38%) and drugs (+12%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-42%) and burglary (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 138 | 17.7 | 0.52 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 15.5 | 1.01 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 7.4 | 1.51 | -42% |
| Drugs | 46 | 5.9 | 1.80 | +12% |
| Other theft | 36 | 4.6 | 0.72 | -8% |
| Burglary | 32 | 4.1 | 1.16 | -29% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.3 | 0.50 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 1.0 | 0.61 | -33% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 0.30 | -55% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 0.47 | +150% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.53 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.47 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Upper Walthamstow
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Upper Walthamstow recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 27.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Upper Walthamstow
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Upper Walthamstow recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 24.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Upper Walthamstow
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Upper Walthamstow recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Upper Walthamstow
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Upper Walthamstow recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Upper Walthamstow
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Upper Walthamstow recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Upper Walthamstow
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Upper Walthamstow recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Upper Walthamstow
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Upper Walthamstow recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Upper Walthamstow
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Upper Walthamstow recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Upper Walthamstow
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Upper Walthamstow recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Upper Walthamstow
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Upper Walthamstow recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Upper Walthamstow
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Upper Walthamstow recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Upper Walthamstow
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Upper Walthamstow recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Upper Walthamstow
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Upper Walthamstow recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Upper Walthamstow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Upper Walthamstow.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Upper Walthamstow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Street | 1,161 | 105.9 | +64% |
| Chapel End | 1,131 | 90.1 | +39% |
| Hale End & Highams Park South | 827 | 77.4 | +20% |
| Hoe Street | 1,658 | 116.6 | +80% |
| William Morris | 1,170 | 83.6 | +29% |
| Forest | 1,638 | 95.6 | +48% |
| High Street | 2,548 | 235.7 | +265% |
| Markhouse | 623 | 78.6 | +22% |
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 Upper Walthamstow over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hylands Road | 83 |
| On or near Radbourne Crescent | 36 |
| On or near Fernhill Court | 23 |
| On or near Hillside Gardens | 23 |
| On or near Bistern Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Woodstock Road | 20 |
| On or near Hillcrest Road | 19 |
| On or near College Place | 16 |
| On or near Greenway Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Wigram Square | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Upper Walthamstow 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 | 154 | 30.6% |
| Not recorded | 121 | 24.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 18.7% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 10.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 8.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
Upper Walthamstow has an estimated population of 7,797. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Upper Walthamstow sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Upper Walthamstow |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.1% |
| Social rented homes | 21.2% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Upper Walthamstow a safe place to live?
Upper Walthamstow recorded 64.6 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 Upper Walthamstow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (121).
Is crime in Upper Walthamstow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Upper Walthamstow was down 6% on the year before: 504 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 538 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Upper Walthamstow?
Upper Walthamstow 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 Upper Walthamstow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.