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Burglary Rates in Larkswood

Waltham Forest, London, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Larkswood recorded 59 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

59

3.93 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,082

72.0 per 1,000 residents

16% above the UK average26% below the London regional average

How does Larkswood rank?

Within Waltham Forest

15 of 22 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

73th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

5
4
3
7
7
7
9
6
3
4
1
3
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Anti-social Behaviour
265
24%
Violence & Sexual
256
24%
Other Crime
235
22%
Vehicle Crime
135
12%
Drug Offences
71
7%
Burglary
59
5%
Theft from Person
23
2%
Shoplifting
21
2%
Robbery
17
2%

Property mix in Larkswood

Source: Census 2021 · 5,615 households

Detached 4%Semi-detached 24%Terraced 39%Flats 33%

The most common property type in Larkswood is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Larkswood homeowners

Most homes in Larkswood are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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