E17 4LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 4LS

E17 4LS, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.13 per 1,000 population. This E17 4LS 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 4LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 4LS, encompassing approximately 5696 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-60.87% decrease)

E17 4LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ruscus Road with total crimes: 8
  • Brookscroft Road with total crimes: 6
  • Penrhyn Avenue with total crimes: 5

E17 4LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime139.13333.33%
Violence and sexual offences112.28-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour91.93-60.87%
Criminal damage and arson81.58300.00%
Drugs31.40-40.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2310.5335.29%
Violence and sexual offences144.04180.00%
Drugs52.46-28.57%
Burglary40.88-20.00%
Robbery40.7033.33%
Vehicle crime30.70-72.73%
Public order20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.7130.77%
Vehicle crime112.9857.14%
Theft from the person81.93700.00%
Drugs71.40600.00%
Burglary51.23150.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.88-37.50%
Other theft40.88100.00%
Robbery30.70200.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.37160.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime71.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-25.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Other theft20.35100.00%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Theft from the person10.35-75.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%
Robbery10.18-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.25-20.00%
Vehicle crime72.1140.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.23-37.50%
Robbery50.88400.00%
Drugs40.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7033.33%
Theft from the person40.70-20.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Other theft10.53-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%
Burglary10.18-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3087.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.63-61.90%
Burglary61.40200.00%
Vehicle crime51.05-66.67%
Theft from the person50.88150.00%
Other theft40.88-42.86%
Public order30.700.00%
Bicycle theft30.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-57.14%
Robbery10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2111.940.00%
Vehicle crime153.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.400.00%
Other theft71.230.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
April 20245
January 20248
December 202312
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20247
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202423
April 202417
January 202413
December 20235
November 20238
October 202321

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20248
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E17 4LS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ruscus Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Brookscroft Road
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Penrhyn Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Warburton Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Beresford Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Cazenove Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Chingford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Penrhyn Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Empress Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wadham Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Garner Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kitchener Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grove Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Waltham Park Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lewis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Knebworth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Brettenham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Evesham Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1