E17 5LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 5LW

E17 5LW, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population. This E17 5LW 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 5LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 5LW, encompassing approximately 10871 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

E17 5LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillyfield with total crimes: 7
  • Sherwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Eastleigh Road with total crimes: 4

E17 5LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.3614.29%
Vehicle crime172.21466.67%
Anti-social behaviour121.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.10166.67%
Other theft50.7466.67%
Public order40.46300.00%
Robbery40.3733.33%
Burglary30.370.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Drugs10.09-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.69133.33%
Anti-social behaviour121.930.00%
Theft from the person31.10-25.00%
Robbery30.28200.00%
Vehicle crime30.28-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.280.00%
Other theft30.28-57.14%
Drugs20.28-33.33%
Public order10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour124.3233.33%
Violence and sexual offences91.10-47.06%
Vehicle crime80.830.00%
Other theft70.74-30.00%
Theft from the person40.64100.00%
Drugs30.3750.00%
Public order30.280.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.6188.89%
Other theft101.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.92-30.77%
Vehicle crime80.83-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-50.00%
Public order30.37-25.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Drugs20.18-50.00%
Burglary20.18-33.33%
Robbery20.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.98-23.53%
Vehicle crime111.20-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences91.01-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson80.8333.33%
Other theft50.74150.00%
Public order40.4633.33%
Drugs40.37300.00%
Robbery40.37-33.33%
Burglary30.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%
Other crime20.18100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour176.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences141.560.00%
Vehicle crime131.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.200.00%
Robbery60.550.00%
Burglary60.550.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Other theft20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
April 20249
January 202417
December 20239
November 202314

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
April 20248
January 20248
December 202311
November 202313

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202412
January 20249
December 202313
November 202317

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hillyfield
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Sherwood Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Eastleigh Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Century Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Renness Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bramley Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mount Pleasant Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Darndale Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Winns Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mersey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. South Countess Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Holmes Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Wolsey Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Chatham Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Luton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Queen Elizabeth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Cumberland Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Oakfield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Warwick Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Heron Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 21. Fleeming Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. Elphinstone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bemsted Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 24. Pasquier Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Green Pond Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Rodney Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Priors Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Queensland Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Badlis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1