E17 5EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 5EQ

E17 5EQ, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.48 per 1,000 population. This E17 5EQ 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 5EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 5EQ, encompassing approximately 9283 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

E17 5EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forest Road with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Sherwood Close with total crimes: 7

E17 5EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.48100.00%
Vehicle crime152.3787.50%
Anti-social behaviour151.62-50.00%
Other theft71.62250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.750.00%
Robbery60.65200.00%
Public order60.65200.00%
Burglary40.6533.33%
Theft from the person20.43-71.43%
Drugs20.22100.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour307.117.14%
Violence and sexual offences113.23-38.89%
Vehicle crime81.18-42.86%
Theft from the person70.8616.67%
Burglary30.75-40.00%
Robbery20.32100.00%
Other theft20.22-75.00%
Public order20.220.00%
Drugs10.22-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2810.5627.27%
Violence and sexual offences183.02-10.00%
Vehicle crime141.9455.56%
Drugs111.51266.67%
Other theft81.18-27.27%
Theft from the person60.8650.00%
Burglary50.65-50.00%
Shoplifting40.54300.00%
Public order20.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.11-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.5615.79%
Violence and sexual offences202.3766.67%
Other theft112.1583.33%
Burglary101.18100.00%
Vehicle crime91.08-10.00%
Public order60.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6566.67%
Theft from the person40.54-33.33%
Robbery40.43100.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Drugs30.3250.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour197.545.56%
Violence and sexual offences122.05-45.45%
Vehicle crime101.2911.11%
Theft from the person61.08100.00%
Other theft60.65-14.29%
Burglary50.65-54.55%
Public order40.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.43-25.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.26-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour182.37-25.00%
Burglary111.94120.00%
Vehicle crime91.180.00%
Other theft70.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75100.00%
Bicycle theft30.43200.00%
Theft from the person30.32-25.00%
Public order20.320.00%
Robbery20.22100.00%
Shoplifting20.22100.00%
Drugs20.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour248.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.590.00%
Vehicle crime92.480.00%
Other theft70.970.00%
Burglary50.750.00%
Theft from the person40.540.00%
Drugs40.430.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 202414
January 20249
December 202310
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202430
April 202428
January 202422
December 202319
November 202318
October 202324

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
April 202418
January 202420
December 202312
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202411
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E17 5EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Forest Road
    Total12
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sherwood Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Penrhyn Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Winns Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Chandos Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Eastleigh Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Gaywood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Cazenove Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Winns Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mersey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Grove End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Fleeming Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Elphinstone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bemsted Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 17. Pearl Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Queensland Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Pennant Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Penrhyn Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Headway Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Brettenham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Evesham Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Farnan Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Bromley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Kenilworth Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Badlis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Jewel Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Ruby Road
    Total1
    Burglary1