DOUGLAS AVENUE, E17 5BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 5BW

DOUGLAS AVENUE, E17 5BW, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.92 per 1,000 population. This E17 5BW 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 5BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 5BW, encompassing approximately 6689 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

E17 5BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ruscus Road with total crimes: 8
  • Penrhyn Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Kelmscott Close with total crimes: 3

DOUGLAS AVENUE, E17 5BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.9255.56%
Anti-social behaviour122.09-45.45%
Vehicle crime101.7942.86%
Criminal damage and arson61.49200.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Public order20.300.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Robbery20.30-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour227.1810.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.29-35.71%
Vehicle crime71.35-36.36%
Robbery31.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Drugs10.30-91.67%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.32122.22%
Violence and sexual offences142.997.69%
Drugs122.090.00%
Vehicle crime111.79120.00%
Other theft41.64-20.00%
Burglary30.60-25.00%
Robbery20.45-33.33%
Public order20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.9412.50%
Other theft51.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.75-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.75-54.55%
Shoplifting40.750.00%
Burglary40.60100.00%
Robbery30.6050.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.92-13.33%
Vehicle crime111.94266.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.64-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.200.00%
Drugs40.9033.33%
Other theft30.6050.00%
Robbery20.45-33.33%
Theft from the person20.30-50.00%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.15-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.377.14%
Anti-social behaviour102.24-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson61.49-14.29%
Theft from the person40.90100.00%
Robbery30.60200.00%
Drugs30.45200.00%
Burglary30.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-25.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.67-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences142.097.69%
Criminal damage and arson72.09133.33%
Other theft41.05300.00%
Burglary40.60300.00%
Vehicle crime40.60-50.00%
Public order30.60-40.00%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Shoplifting20.30-33.33%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.690.00%
Vehicle crime81.940.00%
Public order51.200.00%
Bicycle theft40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Shoplifting30.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other theft10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202411
January 20245
December 202311
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202414
January 202413
December 202313
November 202315
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202412
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
April 202420
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 202314
September 202318

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 5BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ruscus Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Penrhyn Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Kelmscott Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Millfield Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Broughton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Kimberley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Wigton Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Ardleigh Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Warwick Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Heron Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Fleeming Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. B179
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Shaw Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Guildsway
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Thornbury Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Beaumans Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Cheney Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Lyne Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Billet Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Douglas Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. North Countess Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Queensland Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Pennant Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Penrhyn Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Headway Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1