CHINGFORD ROAD, E17 5AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 5AF

CHINGFORD ROAD, E17 5AF, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.23 per 1,000 population. This E17 5AF 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 5AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 5AF, encompassing approximately 4986 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E17 5AF area, explore the E17 5AF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the E17 5AF area, visit the E17 5AF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)

E17 5AF 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

CHINGFORD ROAD, E17 5AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1410.23180.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.81-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.2110.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.21200.00%
Drugs21.20-33.33%
Other theft20.400.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.6315.79%
Violence and sexual offences104.41100.00%
Vehicle crime52.01-44.44%
Robbery41.000.00%
Drugs30.80-76.92%
Burglary30.6050.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Theft from the person20.40-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1914.8446.15%
Drugs133.81550.00%
Shoplifting92.610.00%
Vehicle crime91.8080.00%
Theft from the person71.80600.00%
Other theft51.40150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.00-54.55%
Robbery41.00300.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.4344.44%
Violence and sexual offences112.61-8.33%
Vehicle crime52.21-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.000.00%
Public order40.800.00%
Drugs20.80-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.40100.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Theft from the person10.40-75.00%
Robbery10.20-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1212.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.41-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour92.41-10.00%
Robbery51.80150.00%
Public order41.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.80-33.33%
Theft from the person40.80-20.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Other theft20.60-60.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%
Burglary10.20-85.71%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.6330.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.61-61.54%
Burglary72.01250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.400.00%
Other theft51.20-28.57%
Theft from the person51.00150.00%
Vehicle crime41.00-66.67%
Public order30.80200.00%
Bicycle theft30.6050.00%
Robbery20.600.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2614.840.00%
Vehicle crime125.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.410.00%
Other theft72.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.400.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202422
April 202419
January 202413
December 20239
November 202310
October 202326

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20249
January 20245
December 202312
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 20245
January 202411
December 202312
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 202413
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20249
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 8 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E17 5AF 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. Walthamstow Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Beresford Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Cazenove Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Chingford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Penrhyn Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Empress Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parade Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kitchener Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Grove Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Waltham Park Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Lewis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Knebworth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Waltham Park
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Douglas Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Penrhyn Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Headway Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Brettenham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Evesham Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1