Crime in William Morris: statistics, rates and trends
1,202 crimes were recorded in William Morris in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in William Morris at a glance
- Crime trends in William Morris
- Types of crime in William Morris
- William Morris compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in William Morris
- What happened after crimes were reported in William Morris
- Demographics of William Morris
- Questions about crime in William Morris
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (366), violence and sexual offences (315) and vehicle crime (118) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,644th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | William Morris | Waltham Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,202 | 29,459 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.9 | 105.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,995 | 279,737 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in William Morris of any year here (1,202 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,202 | 85.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,314 | 93.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,438 | 102.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,305 | 93.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,627 | 116.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,751 | 125.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,747 | 124.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,545 | 110.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,398 | 99.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 125 |
| July 2026 | 115 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 95 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 98 |
| December 2025 | 105 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 90 |
| September 2025 | 102 |
Compared with England and Wales, William Morris recorded notably more theft from the person (2.8 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (70% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (70% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (65% below) and violence and sexual offences (34% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 58 to 69 and violence and sexual offences rose from 268 to 315, while robbery fell from 60 to 24 and criminal damage and arson fell from 78 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 366 | 26.2 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 315 | 22.5 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 118 | 8.4 | 5.0 | -32% |
| Drugs | 69 | 4.9 | 3.3 | +19% |
| Theft from the person | 67 | 4.8 | 1.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 66 | 4.7 | 6.4 | -33% |
| Public order | 62 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -58% |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.7 | 1.4 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than William Morris; the highest is High Street, Waltham Forest (234.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Upper Walthamstow (64.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs William Morris |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Street | 2,531 | 234.2 | +173% |
| Higham Hill | 1,271 | 82.3 | -4% |
| Hoe Street | 1,674 | 117.7 | +37% |
| St James | 1,357 | 87.3 | +2% |
| Chapel End | 1,136 | 90.5 | +5% |
| Markhouse | 613 | 77.3 | -10% |
| Wood Street | 1,168 | 106.6 | +24% |
| Upper Walthamstow | 502 | 64.4 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in William Morris over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Forest Road” (121).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Forest Road | 121 |
| On or near Parking Area | 64 |
| On or near Gaywood Road | 57 |
| On or near Russell Road | 48 |
| On or near Jewel Road | 46 |
| On or near Boleyn Court | 40 |
| On or near Wolsey Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Darndale Close | 32 |
| On or near Mitre Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
Of the 836 crimes in William Morris with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 366 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 381 | 45.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 179 | 21.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 80 | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
William Morris has an estimated population of 13,995 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (47%, against 23%), fewer retired residents (9.0%, against 21.6%) and a younger population (8.4%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up William Morris average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | William Morris | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 47.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is William Morris a safe place to live?
William Morris recorded 85.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,644th 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 anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in William Morris?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 366 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (315).
Is crime in William Morris going up or down?
Recorded crime in William Morris was down 9% on the year before: 1,202 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,314 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of William Morris?
About 13,995 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers William Morris?
William Morris 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.