E17 5AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 5AS

E17 5AS, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.38 per 1,000 population. This E17 5AS 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 5AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 5AS, encompassing approximately 5728 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-69.57% decrease)

E17 5AS 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 5AS 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 crime138.38116.67%
Violence and sexual offences112.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.92-69.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.22250.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.17-66.67%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.17-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour239.9543.75%
Violence and sexual offences114.0183.33%
Vehicle crime61.92-45.45%
Robbery41.0533.33%
Drugs30.70-72.73%
Burglary30.5250.00%
Public order20.520.00%
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 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.8223.08%
Vehicle crime112.7983.33%
Drugs111.921000.00%
Theft from the person81.92300.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.40-14.29%
Other theft51.0566.67%
Robbery30.87200.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.68225.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.22-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.05200.00%
Other theft30.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-25.00%
Burglary30.52200.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Theft from the person20.35-60.00%
Drugs10.35-66.67%
Robbery10.17-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.380.00%
Vehicle crime82.44166.67%
Robbery51.40400.00%
Theft from the person50.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.87-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-33.33%
Drugs30.700.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Other theft10.35-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%
Burglary10.17-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.440.00%
Burglary61.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.050.00%
Theft from the person51.050.00%
Other theft40.870.00%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.520.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202423
April 202416
January 202413
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 202411
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 20246
January 20247
December 202314
November 202314

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 202411
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.83 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 20242
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E17 5AS 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. Beresford Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cazenove Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Chingford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Penrhyn Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grove End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Kitchener Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grove Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Waltham Park Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lewis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Knebworth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Penrhyn Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Headway Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Brettenham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Evesham Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1