WATFORD ROAD, E16 3QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E16 3QU

WATFORD ROAD, E16 3QU, Newham has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.36 per 1,000 population. This E16 3QU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E16 postcode area, which has experienced 814 crimes and a crime rate of 13.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E16 3QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E16 3QU, encompassing approximately 8690 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E16 3QU area, explore the E16 3QU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)

E16 3QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lowe Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Edwin Street with total crimes: 6
  • Ling Road with total crimes: 5

WATFORD ROAD, E16 3QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.3637.50%
Vehicle crime162.53220.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.84-17.65%
Drugs81.6160.00%
Public order70.9275.00%
Other theft70.81600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.81400.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Shoplifting30.580.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour176.7930.77%
Violence and sexual offences161.96-27.27%
Vehicle crime51.84-61.54%
Drugs50.58-54.55%
Other crime50.580.00%
Public order40.58100.00%
Robbery30.46-50.00%
Theft from the person20.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other theft10.12-90.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7919.451480.00%
Violence and sexual offences229.09-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour132.53-27.78%
Vehicle crime131.50-13.33%
Drugs111.501000.00%
Other theft101.27-41.18%
Burglary81.1533.33%
Robbery60.920.00%
Theft from the person40.690.00%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.2028.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.680.00%
Other theft172.0770.00%
Vehicle crime151.96-40.00%
Burglary61.73-33.33%
Shoplifting50.69400.00%
Public order40.580.00%
Theft from the person40.46300.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.12-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.088.70%
Vehicle crime252.8831.58%
Anti-social behaviour182.8812.50%
Other theft102.07100.00%
Burglary91.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.04-37.50%
Robbery40.58100.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.12-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.8221.05%
Vehicle crime192.6511.76%
Anti-social behaviour162.19-5.88%
Theft from the person81.8460.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.92166.67%
Burglary60.9250.00%
Public order60.69500.00%
Other theft50.690.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.190.00%
Vehicle crime171.960.00%
Other theft51.960.00%
Theft from the person50.580.00%
Burglary40.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.460.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Public order10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
April 202413
January 202418
December 202318
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202411
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
April 202422
January 202432
December 202325
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 202413
January 202415
December 202325
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 202479
January 20245
December 20231

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20248
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 202410
January 202417
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E16 3QU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lowe Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Edwin Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ling Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bernard Cassidy Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Oystercatcher Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hammersley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Morgan Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Butchers Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Golden Plover Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Hayday Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Denmark Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Tinto Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 14. Sophia Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Vanguard Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Robertson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Forty Acre Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Thomas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Chandler Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Eclipse Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Ravenscroft Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Seaton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Avenons Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Chadwin Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Cranley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Beeby Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Ashburton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Watford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Bothwell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Reed Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1