FOREST ROAD, E17 6HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 6HE

FOREST ROAD, E17 6HE, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.36 per 1,000 population. This E17 6HE 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 6HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 6HE, encompassing approximately 11644 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E17 6HE area, explore the E17 6HE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)

E17 6HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Blackhorse Road with total crimes: 12
  • Sopwith Avenue with total crimes: 10

FOREST ROAD, E17 6HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.36-32.00%
Theft from the person161.46-23.81%
Shoplifting141.37366.67%
Burglary121.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime101.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.86200.00%
Other theft50.77150.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Drugs30.2650.00%
Robbery30.26-40.00%
Public order20.260.00%
Other crime20.17100.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.99733.33%
Theft from the person212.15950.00%
Anti-social behaviour181.800.00%
Robbery51.550.00%
Vehicle crime50.430.00%
Shoplifting30.430.00%
Burglary30.260.00%
Bicycle theft30.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.260.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other theft20.17100.00%
Public order20.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.6950.00%
Public order20.26-50.00%
Theft from the person20.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order40.86-20.00%
Theft from the person20.34-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences20.17-86.67%
Other theft10.17-92.31%
Robbery10.09-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2512.450.00%
Vehicle crime242.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.060.00%
Theft from the person221.98450.00%
Violence and sexual offences151.89650.00%
Other theft131.290.00%
Burglary81.120.00%
Public order50.69400.00%
Robbery30.43200.00%
Bicycle theft30.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40.69-73.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.34-91.30%
Public order10.17-75.00%
Robbery10.09-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.2521.05%
Shoplifting221.98340.00%
Anti-social behaviour181.895.88%
Theft from the person151.55200.00%
Burglary141.29250.00%
Vehicle crime81.20-20.00%
Other theft70.69-22.22%
Robbery60.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.52100.00%
Drugs40.34-42.86%
Public order40.340.00%
Possession of weapons30.340.00%
Bicycle theft30.26-25.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.99-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour171.636.25%
Vehicle crime101.4611.11%
Other theft90.8628.57%
Drugs70.77250.00%
Robbery60.60-14.29%
Shoplifting50.52-50.00%
Theft from the person50.43-61.54%
Public order40.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft40.34100.00%
Burglary40.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-60.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.3112.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.40-20.00%
Theft from the person131.37-27.78%
Public order121.1271.43%
Shoplifting101.03233.33%
Vehicle crime90.86-18.18%
Burglary80.77-38.46%
Other theft70.69-36.36%
Robbery70.60133.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.60-37.50%
Bicycle theft20.43-50.00%
Drugs20.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.150.00%
Theft from the person181.720.00%
Burglary131.550.00%
Other theft111.120.00%
Vehicle crime110.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.940.00%
Public order70.690.00%
Bicycle theft40.600.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Shoplifting30.260.00%
Drugs20.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20248
January 202414
December 20234
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202424
January 20248
December 202310
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202425
July 20243
May 20242
April 202415
March 20242
January 202423
December 202319
November 202328
October 202325

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 202425
January 202422
December 20235
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 118 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 20242
May 20242
April 202422
March 20244
January 202415
December 20235
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
April 202423
January 202418
December 202317
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E17 6HE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Blackhorse Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sopwith Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Sutherland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Walpole Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hoffmans Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Century Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Renness Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Essex Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Collendale Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Clifton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lime Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lloyd Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Farnborough Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Canning Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Pasquier Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Wigmore Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Russell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Ickworth Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hervey Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Suffolk Park Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1