E17 4RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 4RU

E17 4RU, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.75 per 1,000 population. This E17 4RU 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 4RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 4RU, encompassing approximately 11056 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (28) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

E17 4RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gillards Way with total crimes: 15
  • Forest Road with total crimes: 12
  • Eastfield Road with total crimes: 8

E17 4RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3512.75-28.57%
Vehicle crime283.17300.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.53-14.29%
Theft from the person101.6311.11%
Public order100.90900.00%
Other theft80.90700.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.72300.00%
Robbery70.7240.00%
Drugs70.630.00%
Burglary50.6325.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour499.6858.06%
Violence and sexual offences214.43-4.55%
Theft from the person91.90-10.00%
Vehicle crime70.81-53.33%
Drugs70.63-12.50%
Robbery50.63400.00%
Burglary40.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Public order10.18-80.00%
Other theft10.09-90.91%
Shoplifting10.09-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3110.49-11.43%
Violence and sexual offences222.80-18.52%
Vehicle crime151.9925.00%
Other theft111.36-42.11%
Theft from the person100.9942.86%
Drugs80.90100.00%
Burglary60.72-14.29%
Public order50.54-28.57%
Shoplifting40.45300.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%
Robbery10.18-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3512.392.94%
Violence and sexual offences273.1750.00%
Other theft192.4435.71%
Vehicle crime121.72-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson91.0950.00%
Burglary70.810.00%
Public order70.6340.00%
Theft from the person70.6340.00%
Robbery50.630.00%
Drugs40.4533.33%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3410.22-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.08-28.00%
Vehicle crime141.6340.00%
Other theft141.2755.56%
Burglary71.27-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson60.6350.00%
Theft from the person50.54-37.50%
Robbery50.45-16.67%
Public order50.4566.67%
Drugs30.45-57.14%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.09-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4011.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.620.00%
Burglary132.260.00%
Vehicle crime101.180.00%
Other theft90.900.00%
Theft from the person80.810.00%
Drugs70.720.00%
Robbery60.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.540.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Public order30.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20247
April 202415
January 202412
December 202314
November 202310

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202449
April 202431
January 202435
December 202334
November 202340

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 202411
January 202419
December 202314
November 20239

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
April 202422
January 202427
December 202318
November 202325

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 202313

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.83 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
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gillards Way
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Forest Road
    Total12
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Eastfield Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Falmer Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cleveland Park Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Church Hill
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Winns Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Cairo Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Chandos Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Gaywood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Seaford Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. Hatherley Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Mersey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Melville Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wolsey Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Mitre Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Tower Hamlets Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. West Avenue Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Campbell Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Pearl Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Howard Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Rectory Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Milton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 26. Cleveland Park Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Boleyn Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hatherley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Farnan Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Bromley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1