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

Overview of Crime in E17 3BY

THE DRIVE, E17 3BY, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.57 per 1,000 population. This E17 3BY 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 3BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 3BY, encompassing approximately 8449 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (37) incidents (825.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)

E17 3BY 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 3BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3716.57825.00%
Anti-social behaviour344.38-19.05%
Violence and sexual offences184.02-5.26%
Public order112.13266.67%
Drugs101.30400.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.18350.00%
Robbery61.0720.00%
Other theft40.71300.00%
Burglary40.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Theft from the person20.36-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4211.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.970.00%
Burglary82.250.00%
Theft from the person80.950.00%
Robbery50.950.00%
Vehicle crime40.59300.00%
Public order30.470.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.12-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3011.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.550.00%
Theft from the person83.200.00%
Vehicle crime70.950.00%
Burglary60.830.00%
Other theft40.710.00%
Drugs40.470.00%
Shoplifting40.470.00%
Public order30.470.00%
Robbery30.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2812.43-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.3127.78%
Other theft122.7220.00%
Vehicle crime91.42-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson81.07100.00%
Theft from the person60.9550.00%
Robbery50.71-16.67%
Burglary40.59300.00%
Public order40.47-50.00%
Drugs30.47200.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4013.4925.00%
Vehicle crime214.73200.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.49-10.00%
Other theft102.1325.00%
Public order81.18700.00%
Robbery60.9520.00%
Theft from the person40.71-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.47-42.86%
Drugs10.47-75.00%
Burglary10.12-80.00%
Other crime10.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3212.31-13.51%
Violence and sexual offences203.79-23.08%
Theft from the person92.37125.00%
Other theft81.07-38.46%
Vehicle crime70.95-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson70.83600.00%
Robbery50.83400.00%
Burglary50.59-50.00%
Drugs40.59-42.86%
Other crime20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.24100.00%
Public order10.24-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3714.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.380.00%
Other theft133.080.00%
Vehicle crime111.540.00%
Burglary101.300.00%
Drugs71.180.00%
Public order70.830.00%
Theft from the person40.830.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 20244
May 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 202321
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202442
April 202430
January 202428
December 202340
November 202332
October 202337

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 202412
December 202310
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
April 202427
January 202423
December 202318
November 202320
October 202326

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
April 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
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 3BY 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. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Chandos Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Gaywood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Seaford Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Turner Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Leyburn Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Tower Hamlets Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Church Hill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Howard Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Wyatt'S Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Rectory Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Milton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Farnan Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Bromley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Kenilworth Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Browns Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Richards Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Byron Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Hurst Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1