Is South Woodford safe?

Current local priorities

• Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) - South Woodford The ward priorities remain the same as discussed at the ward panel meeting on 23rd June 2026. These will be discussed at the next ward panel meeting which will take place on 22nd September 2026. South Woodford have been working closely with surrounding wards as well as its residents and local agencies to tackle Violence against Women and Girls. Walk, Talk & Do's, Briefings, Stalls and patrols to be prioritised around George Lane and the London Underground Station.
• Motor Vehicle Crime This Ward Priority was discussed and set at the ward panel meeting on 23rd June 2026. These will be discussed at the next ward panel meeting which will take place on 22nd September 2026. Residents have expressed concerns in regards to Theft of and Theft From Motor Vehicle Crime across South Woodford Ward. Albeit, the ratio of this crime has dropped, concerns have still been identified by the community on both Firs Estate and Nightingale Estate E18.
• Anti Social Behaviour (ASB) GEORGE LANE/VIADUCT The ward priorities remain the same as discussed at the ward panel meeting on 23rd June 2026. These will be discussed at the next ward panel meeting which will take place on 22nd September 2026. Dealing with consistent begging, shoplifting and street drinking occurring on and GEORGE LANE and the Viaduct (both sides of the station) and Firs Estate by liaising with local businesses and council enforcement to tackle this on-going problem.