Total Crime Rate
22.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
12.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Balgonie Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Chingford Green , and the 54th 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 Balgonie Road (E4 7HL) in the last 12 months was 22.6 per 1,000 residents and was 74.0% lower than the Chingford Green average (86.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Balgonie Road (E4 7HL), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 64 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chingford Green| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | The Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | The Green Walk | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Carbis Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | King'S Road | Offender given a caution |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Woodland Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Onslow Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Onslow Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Glendower Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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