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

Overview of Crime in E17 5LB

MERSEY ROAD, E17 5LB, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.60 per 1,000 population. This E17 5LB 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 5LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 5LB, encompassing approximately 11190 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: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

E17 5LB 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 5LB 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 offences257.6013.64%
Anti-social behaviour152.23-40.00%
Vehicle crime131.3485.71%
Robbery71.16133.33%
Other theft70.63250.00%
Public order60.63500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5466.67%
Theft from the person20.45-33.33%
Burglary20.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
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 behaviour256.2625.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.2357.14%
Vehicle crime71.97-30.00%
Robbery30.63200.00%
Burglary30.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.270.00%
Theft from the person30.27-57.14%
Other theft20.27-83.33%
Public order10.18-75.00%
Drugs10.09-87.50%

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 behaviour207.24-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences141.79-33.33%
Other theft121.259.09%
Vehicle crime101.0742.86%
Drugs80.89166.67%
Theft from the person70.7140.00%
Burglary40.63-33.33%
Public order40.36-42.86%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.09-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour228.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences211.9723.53%
Other theft111.8857.14%
Criminal damage and arson90.9828.57%
Vehicle crime70.80-30.00%
Public order70.63250.00%
Burglary60.6350.00%
Theft from the person50.5466.67%
Drugs30.45200.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Robbery20.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour227.0610.00%
Violence and sexual offences171.97-15.00%
Vehicle crime101.5211.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.89250.00%
Other theft70.6340.00%
Robbery40.63100.00%
Burglary40.36-55.56%
Theft from the person30.36-25.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour207.0617.65%
Violence and sexual offences201.79-9.09%
Vehicle crime91.7980.00%
Burglary90.8028.57%
Other theft50.80-50.00%
Theft from the person40.45-50.00%
Drugs30.36-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft20.18100.00%
Public order20.180.00%
Robbery20.18100.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.970.00%
Other theft101.520.00%
Theft from the person80.890.00%
Burglary70.710.00%
Vehicle crime50.630.00%
Drugs50.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202410
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.14 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 202422
December 202322
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

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. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.14 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 202414
January 202421
December 202317
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202412
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20231
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 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E17 5LB 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. Luton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Fleeming Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Elphinstone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bemsted Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 19. Pearl Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Boleyn Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Green Pond Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Queensland Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Bromley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Badlis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. William Morris Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Rosebank Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Russell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Coleridge Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1