E17 5AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 5AP

E17 5AP, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.23 per 1,000 population. This E17 5AP 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 5AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 5AP, encompassing approximately 4790 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E17 5AP area, explore the E17 5AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

E17 5AP 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 5AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1410.23366.67%
Violence and sexual offences112.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.30-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson62.09200.00%
Drugs31.25-25.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2211.0622.22%
Violence and sexual offences114.59120.00%
Drugs42.30-55.56%
Robbery40.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-70.00%
Burglary30.6350.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Theft from the person20.42-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1814.4038.46%
Vehicle crime103.7666.67%
Shoplifting92.090.00%
Drugs91.88350.00%
Theft from the person71.88600.00%
Other theft51.46150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.04-37.50%
Robbery41.04300.00%
Burglary20.84-33.33%

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 behaviour139.1944.44%
Violence and sexual offences82.71-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.250.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Burglary30.63200.00%
Drugs20.63-33.33%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Theft from the person10.42-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-80.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1010.65-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.09-10.00%
Vehicle crime81.88166.67%
Robbery51.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Theft from the person40.84-20.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.21-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.0633.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.51-62.96%
Burglary72.09250.00%
Other theft51.46-28.57%
Theft from the person51.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-42.86%
Public order30.84200.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-76.92%
Bicycle theft30.6350.00%
Robbery10.63-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2715.660.00%
Vehicle crime135.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.880.00%
Other theft71.460.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202422
April 202418
January 202413
December 20239
November 202310
October 202327

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 202410
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20249
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

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

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 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 20231
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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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 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 5AP 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. Wadham Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Kitchener Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Grove Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Waltham Park Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Lewis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Knebworth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Penrhyn Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Brettenham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Evesham Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1