E17 4LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 4LU

E17 4LU, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.32 per 1,000 population. This E17 4LU 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 4LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 4LU, encompassing approximately 2545 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E17 4LU area, explore the E17 4LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

E17 4LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ruscus Road with total crimes: 8
  • Walthamstow Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Chingford Road with total crimes: 4

E17 4LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.3242.86%
Anti-social behaviour93.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime83.540.00%
Drugs43.14100.00%
Other theft21.57100.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.3280.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.0775.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.750.00%
Robbery31.180.00%
Burglary31.1850.00%
Drugs21.18-60.00%
Theft from the person20.79-33.33%
Other theft10.79-88.89%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1021.610.00%
Other theft93.9380.00%
Shoplifting93.54800.00%
Vehicle crime83.54100.00%
Drugs53.1466.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.96-33.33%
Theft from the person31.57200.00%
Robbery31.18200.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.93-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3625.00%
Other theft51.96-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.96-42.86%
Drugs31.57200.00%
Public order21.18-33.33%
Shoplifting10.79-75.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Robbery10.39-80.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1122.7937.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.3266.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.9342.86%
Vehicle crime73.93133.33%
Robbery52.75400.00%
Shoplifting41.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.57-20.00%
Public order31.5750.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.39-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft816.11-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences73.1440.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.75-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson52.36-28.57%
Theft from the person41.9633.33%
Vehicle crime31.57-72.73%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2125.540.00%
Other theft138.250.00%
Vehicle crime115.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.750.00%
Theft from the person31.960.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
April 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 20236
October 202321

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20249
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20249
January 20245
December 202311
November 20238
October 202313

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

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ruscus Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Walthamstow Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Chingford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Rushcroft Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Beresford Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ascham Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rowden Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Penrhyn Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Loxham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Minerva Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Empress Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parade Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wadham Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Kitchener Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Grove Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Waltham Park Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Knebworth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1