MERSEY ROAD, E17 5LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 5LA

MERSEY ROAD, E17 5LA, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.87 per 1,000 population. This E17 5LA 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 5LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 5LA, encompassing approximately 11307 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)

E17 5LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6

MERSEY ROAD, E17 5LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.8713.64%
Anti-social behaviour152.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime141.33100.00%
Other theft81.24166.67%
Public order70.71600.00%
Robbery70.6275.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.62100.00%
Theft from the person20.53-33.33%
Burglary20.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.09-50.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour256.5425.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.2169.23%
Vehicle crime71.95-12.50%
Robbery40.62300.00%
Burglary30.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.270.00%
Other theft30.27-75.00%
Theft from the person30.27-57.14%
Drugs20.27-75.00%
Public order10.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour206.90-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences131.77-40.91%
Other theft121.159.09%
Vehicle crime81.0614.29%
Drugs80.71100.00%
Theft from the person70.7175.00%
Burglary40.62-33.33%
Public order40.35-42.86%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.09-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour248.769.09%
Violence and sexual offences222.1237.50%
Other theft111.9537.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.9712.50%
Vehicle crime70.80-30.00%
Public order70.62250.00%
Burglary60.6220.00%
Drugs40.53100.00%
Theft from the person40.35100.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Robbery20.18-60.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour227.2510.00%
Violence and sexual offences161.95-15.79%
Vehicle crime101.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.88166.67%
Other theft80.71100.00%
Robbery50.7166.67%
Burglary50.44-50.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Public order20.18100.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Theft from the person20.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour207.0711.11%
Violence and sexual offences191.77-17.39%
Vehicle crime101.6866.67%
Burglary100.8842.86%
Theft from the person40.88-50.00%
Other theft40.35-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.350.00%
Robbery30.27200.00%
Drugs30.27-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.030.00%
Other theft91.590.00%
Theft from the person80.800.00%
Burglary70.710.00%
Vehicle crime60.620.00%
Drugs50.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 20248
January 20247
December 202310
November 202310
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202425
April 202420
January 202424
December 202322
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 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
August 20241

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
April 202413
January 202422
December 202316
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202412
January 202411
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20249
December 20238
November 20233

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sherwood Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Winns Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Eastleigh Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Gaywood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Darndale Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Winns Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mersey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. South Countess Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Holmes Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Melville Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wolsey Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Mitre Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Gainsford Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Luton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Fleeming Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Elphinstone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bemsted Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 20. Pearl Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Boleyn Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pasquier Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Green Pond Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Queensland Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Bromley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Badlis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. William Morris Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Rosebank Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Russell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1