Crime Rates at Scotts Road, London, E10 6LW

Scotts Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Forest , and the 101st lowest crime rate of 687 local areas in Waltham Forest .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Scotts Road (E10 6LW) in the last 12 months was 33.1 per 1,000 residents and was 66.6% lower than the Forest average (99.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Scotts Road (E10 6LW), the main crime hotspot is near Boreham Close. Police recorded 105 crimes here, including 60 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.