E17 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17

E17, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 1103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.80 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this E17 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around E17, encompassing approximately 112497 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (235) incidents (-14.23% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (204) incidents (3.03% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (178) incidents (323.81% increase)

E17 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 62
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 33
  • Hoe Street with total crimes: 23

E17 Crime Map

Postcodes in E17

The postcode district are associated with the E17, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The E17 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 235 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 204 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2359.80-14.23%
Violence and sexual offences2042.093.03%
Vehicle crime1781.81323.81%
Other theft941.58224.14%
Theft from the person760.84-11.63%
Criminal damage and arson690.68137.93%
Public order520.6152.94%
Burglary490.466.52%
Drugs440.4433.33%
Shoplifting350.39118.75%
Robbery340.3117.24%
Bicycle theft170.30240.00%
Other crime130.15116.67%
Possession of weapons30.12-40.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 274 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 198 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2747.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences1982.443860.00%
Theft from the person861.761620.00%
Burglary460.760.00%
Vehicle crime420.410.00%
Public order340.371033.33%
Drugs330.300.00%
Other theft290.291350.00%
Robbery290.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson290.260.00%
Shoplifting160.260.00%
Other crime60.140.00%
Bicycle theft50.05400.00%
Possession of weapons50.040.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50.14-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences50.04-37.50%
Public order30.04-50.00%
Other theft20.03-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80.30-95.90%
Other theft70.07-93.07%
Public order60.06-84.21%
Theft from the person60.05-94.50%
Robbery40.05-88.57%
Vehicle crime10.04-99.30%
Criminal damage and arson10.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.01-93.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 213 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 195 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2139.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences1951.892685.71%
Vehicle crime1421.730.00%
Theft from the person1091.26990.00%
Other theft1010.974950.00%
Shoplifting840.900.00%
Burglary470.750.00%
Drugs400.423900.00%
Public order380.361800.00%
Robbery350.341066.67%
Bicycle theft150.310.00%
Possession of weapons50.130.00%
Other crime30.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.030.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person100.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences70.090.00%
Robbery30.060.00%
Other theft20.030.00%
Public order20.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.020.00%
Drugs10.010.00%

In February 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.01-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 229 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 208 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2299.2021.16%
Anti-social behaviour2082.04-3.26%
Other theft1211.8526.04%
Vehicle crime881.08-25.42%
Theft from the person840.7815.07%
Shoplifting630.7565.79%
Burglary510.56-3.77%
Criminal damage and arson440.45-22.81%
Public order410.39-19.61%
Drugs380.3611.76%
Robbery330.34-35.29%
Bicycle theft180.2912.50%
Possession of weapons110.160.00%
Other crime60.10-25.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 215 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 189 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2158.88-9.66%
Violence and sexual offences1891.91-21.90%
Vehicle crime1181.6820.41%
Other theft961.05-3.03%
Theft from the person730.85-17.98%
Criminal damage and arson570.65-13.64%
Burglary530.51-24.29%
Robbery510.4724.39%
Public order510.45-8.93%
Shoplifting380.450.00%
Drugs340.34-5.56%
Bicycle theft160.30-33.33%
Other crime80.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 242 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 238 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.8314.15%
Anti-social behaviour2382.153.03%
Other theft992.12-15.38%
Vehicle crime980.88-14.04%
Theft from the person890.8715.58%
Burglary700.79-2.78%
Criminal damage and arson660.6222.22%
Public order560.5914.29%
Robbery410.50141.18%
Shoplifting380.365.56%
Drugs360.34-2.70%
Bicycle theft240.3233.33%
Other crime80.2114.29%
Possession of weapons10.07-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 231 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 212 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2319.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences2122.050.00%
Other theft1171.880.00%
Vehicle crime1141.040.00%
Theft from the person771.010.00%
Burglary720.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson540.640.00%
Public order490.480.00%
Drugs370.440.00%
Shoplifting360.330.00%
Bicycle theft180.320.00%
Robbery170.160.00%
Other crime70.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1614 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 230.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024235
August 2024274
April 2024213
January 2024208
December 2023215
November 2023238
October 2023231

A total of 332 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202434
July 20243
May 20246
April 202438
March 20242
January 202441
December 202351
November 202356
October 202349

A total of 1489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 148.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 242 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024204
August 2024198
July 20245
May 20248
April 2024195
March 20247
January 2024229
December 2023189
November 2023242
October 2023212

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 247 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202429
May 20244
April 202435
March 20243
January 202433
December 202351
November 202341
October 202317

A total of 781 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 97.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024178
August 202442
May 20241
April 2024142
January 202488
December 2023118
November 202398
October 2023114

A total of 263 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202433
April 202440
March 20241
January 202438
December 202334
November 202336
October 202337

A total of 668 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202429
July 20242
May 20247
April 2024101
March 20242
January 2024121
December 202396
November 202399
October 2023117

A total of 322 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202429
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 202444
December 202357
November 202366
October 202354

A total of 388 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202446
April 202447
January 202451
December 202353
November 202370
October 202372

A total of 615 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202486
July 20245
May 20246
April 2024109
March 202410
January 202484
December 202373
November 202389
October 202377

A total of 115 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 202415
January 202418
December 202316
November 202324
October 202318

A total of 310 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202416
April 202484
January 202463
December 202338
November 202338
October 202336

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20245
February 20241
January 202411
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E17 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total62
    Shoplifting20
    Other theft12
    Theft from the person9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total33
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Hoe Street
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Brantwood Close
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person5
    Burglary3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gillards Way
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St James'S Street
    Total15
    Burglary4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. The Drive
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Western Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Forest Road
    Total12
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Blackhorse Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sopwith Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Trelawny Close
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Copeland Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Ruscus Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Eastfield Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Hillyfield
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Sherwood Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hawker Place
    Total7
    Vehicle crime5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Vine Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Police Station
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Northbank Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 27. Brookscroft Road
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Park/Open Space
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Falmer Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Blackberry Close
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1