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Crime in Leytonstone

Leytonstone had 1,054 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 174.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 8 Waltham Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 77% above the middle Waltham Forest area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

E11, Waltham Forest · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Leytonstone

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174.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
1 of 8Waltham Forest rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common376 in 3 months

Month by month

289 Apr 341 May 293 Jun 424 Jul 348 Aug 282 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Leytonstone. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting37636%
anti-social behaviour23823%
violence19418%
vehicle crime575%
theft343%
robbery303%
public order293%
burglary262%

Leytonstone against Waltham Forest

TypeLeytonstone per 1,000Middle Waltham Forest areaChange
Violence32.227.9▼ 7%
Burglary4.34.3▼ 28%
Vehicle crime9.59.5▲ 33%
Anti-social behaviour39.524.8▲ 16%
Theft and robbery16.413.8▼ 5%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Leytonstone174.8▲ 14%
Maryland148.2▲ 6%
Forest Gate139.1▲ 6%
Wanstead114.2▼ 21%
Upper Walthamstow113.9▼ 7%
Leyton98.5▼ 15%
Snaresbrook81.6▼ 17%
See every Waltham Forest area ranked on the crime in Waltham Forest page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Leytonstone a safe area?

Leytonstone had about 174.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 1 of 8 Waltham Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Leytonstone?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was shoplifting (376), followed by anti-social behaviour (238) and violence (194).