E4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E4

E4, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 482 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this E4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around E4, encompassing approximately 66646 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (122) incidents (27.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (106) incidents (0.95% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (69) incidents (146.43% increase)

E4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 29
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18

E4 Crime Map

Postcodes in E4

The postcode district are associated with the E4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The E4 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.2327.08%
Anti-social behaviour1061.830.95%
Vehicle crime691.59146.43%
Drugs311.04121.43%
Other theft300.47114.29%
Shoplifting250.45257.14%
Public order240.3814.29%
Criminal damage and arson230.3621.05%
Burglary160.35-27.27%
Theft from the person130.24116.67%
Robbery100.20-16.67%
Other crime50.15-54.55%
Possession of weapons40.0833.33%
Bicycle theft40.06300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1055.392525.00%
Violence and sexual offences961.58585.71%
Vehicle crime281.44300.00%
Burglary220.42144.44%
Public order210.33162.50%
Criminal damage and arson190.32850.00%
Other theft140.29180.00%
Drugs140.210.00%
Robbery120.210.00%
Other crime110.180.00%
Shoplifting70.170.00%
Theft from the person60.110.00%
Possession of weapons30.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences140.74-22.22%
Burglary90.210.00%
Public order80.14100.00%
Vehicle crime70.1275.00%
Other theft50.1166.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.06-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences180.59157.14%
Vehicle crime40.270.00%
Public order40.06-20.00%
Other theft30.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.05100.00%
Drugs20.030.00%
Robbery20.030.00%
Other crime10.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70.36-93.91%
Public order50.11-64.29%
Vehicle crime40.08-95.45%
Other theft20.06-95.65%
Burglary10.03-96.77%
Anti-social behaviour10.02-99.03%
Bicycle theft10.02-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.02-66.67%
Other crime10.02-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.02-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1157.471542.86%
Anti-social behaviour1031.733333.33%
Vehicle crime881.55877.78%
Shoplifting521.320.00%
Other theft460.784500.00%
Burglary310.69416.67%
Drugs170.470.00%
Public order140.26250.00%
Robbery120.210.00%
Other crime70.180.00%
Possession of weapons40.11300.00%
Theft from the person30.0650.00%
Bicycle theft30.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.050.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime90.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences70.14-68.18%
Burglary60.1120.00%
Public order40.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.05-62.50%
Theft from the person20.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%
Other theft10.02-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences220.81-80.36%
Vehicle crime90.33-89.66%
Anti-social behaviour80.14-92.52%
Burglary50.12-86.84%
Public order30.08-83.33%
Drugs30.05-82.35%
Other theft20.05-95.92%
Other crime10.03-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.02-96.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.61-2.61%
Anti-social behaviour1071.689.18%
Vehicle crime871.6114.47%
Other theft491.31-16.95%
Burglary380.7446.15%
Criminal damage and arson300.5715.38%
Shoplifting300.45-6.25%
Public order180.45-40.00%
Drugs170.2754.55%
Robbery80.260.00%
Other crime40.1233.33%
Theft from the person40.06-63.64%
Possession of weapons30.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1157.49-10.85%
Anti-social behaviour981.7325.64%
Vehicle crime761.47-24.00%
Other theft591.140.00%
Shoplifting320.89-20.00%
Public order300.4825.00%
Burglary260.45-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson260.39-16.13%
Drugs110.39-38.89%
Theft from the person110.17-15.38%
Robbery80.17-38.46%
Possession of weapons30.1250.00%
Other crime30.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1298.2415.18%
Vehicle crime1001.9414.94%
Anti-social behaviour781.50-19.59%
Other theft591.17-4.84%
Shoplifting400.8966.67%
Burglary320.60-3.03%
Criminal damage and arson310.48-6.06%
Public order240.4714.29%
Drugs180.360.00%
Robbery130.2718.18%
Theft from the person130.2062.50%
Other crime60.20200.00%
Bicycle theft40.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour971.680.00%
Vehicle crime871.460.00%
Other theft621.310.00%
Burglary330.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson330.500.00%
Shoplifting240.500.00%
Public order210.360.00%
Drugs180.320.00%
Robbery110.270.00%
Theft from the person80.170.00%
Bicycle theft40.120.00%
Other crime20.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
June 20242
April 202412
January 20248
December 20238
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 332 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202414
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 202446
March 20241
February 20242
January 202449
December 202359
November 202359
October 202362

A total of 568 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202428
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 202488
March 20249
February 20249
January 202487
December 202376
November 2023100
October 202387

A total of 712 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 2024105
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 2024103
March 20243
February 20248
January 2024107
December 202398
November 202378
October 202397

A total of 176 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 202414
March 20244
February 20243
January 202418
December 202330
November 202324
October 202321

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 202311
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 869 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024122
August 202496
July 202414
June 202418
May 20247
April 2024115
March 20247
February 202422
January 2024112
December 2023115
November 2023129
October 2023112

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 219 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 20249
May 20241
April 202431
March 20246
February 20245
January 202438
December 202326
November 202332
October 202333

A total of 175 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 202430
December 202326
November 202331
October 202333

A total of 131 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202414
June 20242
April 202417
February 20243
January 202417
December 202311
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 210 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20247
April 202452
January 202430
December 202332
November 202340
October 202324

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total29
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total19
    Vehicle crime6
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Chingford Mount Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Nation Way
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Churchill Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cork Tree Way
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
  • 9. Cabinet Way
    Total6
    Vehicle crime5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sinclair Road
    Total6
    Drugs4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Albert Crescent
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hazel Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Orchard Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wilton Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 15. Crofton Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Chadwick Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sewardstone Close
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Laurel Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Nevin Drive
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Walthamstow Avenue (North Circular Road)
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Walthamstow Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Burnside Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 23. Cranston Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Thurlow Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Beaufort Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 26. Swanage Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Bridge End
    Total4
    Drugs4
  • 28. St Leonard'S Avenue
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Church Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Russets Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1