THE DRIVE, E17 3BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 3BW

THE DRIVE, E17 3BW, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 157 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.13 per 1,000 population. This E17 3BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E17 postcode area, which has experienced 1120 crimes and a crime rate of 9.96 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E17 3BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 3BW, encompassing approximately 9164 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E17 3BW area, explore the E17 3BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (44) incidents (1366.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)

E17 3BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brantwood Close with total crimes: 21
  • The Drive with total crimes: 14
  • Forest Road with total crimes: 12

THE DRIVE, E17 3BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4417.131366.67%
Anti-social behaviour354.80-2.78%
Violence and sexual offences213.8216.67%
Public order122.29300.00%
Drugs121.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.31125.00%
Burglary60.98-33.33%
Robbery50.6525.00%
Other theft40.55100.00%
Theft from the person30.44-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3610.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.930.00%
Burglary91.960.00%
Theft from the person70.980.00%
Drugs40.760.00%
Robbery40.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.440.00%
Public order30.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.33200.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Other theft20.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.11-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour242.840.00%
Vehicle crime82.620.00%
Robbery70.870.00%
Theft from the person70.760.00%
Other theft60.760.00%
Burglary40.650.00%
Public order40.440.00%
Shoplifting40.440.00%
Drugs30.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.0030.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.84-42.86%
Other theft172.1870.00%
Vehicle crime131.85-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.4216.67%
Burglary70.7616.67%
Public order60.76-25.00%
Theft from the person50.6566.67%
Robbery40.55-33.33%
Drugs30.440.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3512.339.38%
Violence and sexual offences203.82-13.04%
Vehicle crime152.18150.00%
Other theft101.64-16.67%
Public order81.0960.00%
Robbery60.8750.00%
Burglary60.65-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.65-14.29%
Theft from the person30.65-62.50%
Drugs30.33-25.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3212.33-8.57%
Violence and sexual offences233.49-28.12%
Other theft122.51-7.69%
Theft from the person81.31100.00%
Burglary70.87-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.76600.00%
Vehicle crime60.76-40.00%
Public order50.65-37.50%
Robbery40.55100.00%
Drugs40.44-42.86%
Shoplifting20.44100.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3513.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.820.00%
Other theft133.490.00%
Vehicle crime101.420.00%
Burglary81.090.00%
Public order80.870.00%
Drugs70.870.00%
Theft from the person40.760.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202436
April 202424
January 202420
December 202335
November 202332
October 202335

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
April 202426
January 202426
December 202320
November 202323
October 202332

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 20243
May 20241
April 20248
January 202413
December 202315
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 202417
December 202310
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E17 3BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brantwood Close
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. The Drive
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Forest Road
    Total12
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Eastfield Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Vine Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Falmer Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blackberry Close
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Prospect Hill
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Hill
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Woodbury Road
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Cairo Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Gaywood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Seaford Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. Turner Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Folkestone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Church End
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Leyburn Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Hatherley Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Tower Hamlets Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shernhall Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 22. Church Hill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. St Mary Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. West Avenue Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Howard Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 26. Rectory Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Bishop'S Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Milton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Browns Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Richards Place
    Total1
    Public order1