E17 6SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 6SQ

E17 6SQ, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 191 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.84 per 1,000 population. This E17 6SQ 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 6SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 6SQ, encompassing approximately 10708 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-1.92% decrease)
  • Other theft: (29) incidents (190.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)

E17 6SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Hoe Street with total crimes: 23
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 18

E17 6SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5117.84-1.92%
Other theft294.76190.00%
Theft from the person272.7112.50%
Violence and sexual offences212.52-40.00%
Vehicle crime191.96216.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.77700.00%
Public order80.75-20.00%
Shoplifting70.750.00%
Burglary70.650.00%
Robbery60.6550.00%
Drugs30.56-62.50%
Other crime30.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5215.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.861650.00%
Theft from the person243.27700.00%
Other theft102.24900.00%
Public order100.93900.00%
Drugs80.930.00%
Burglary70.750.00%
Shoplifting70.650.00%
Vehicle crime60.650.00%
Robbery40.560.00%
Possession of weapons30.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.75-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.28-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other theft10.09-80.00%
Public order10.09-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.87-86.11%
Other theft50.47-83.87%
Theft from the person40.47-91.30%
Robbery30.37-75.00%
Public order20.28-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4623.25666.67%
Anti-social behaviour404.300.00%
Shoplifting383.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.55800.00%
Other theft313.361450.00%
Vehicle crime222.890.00%
Robbery122.05500.00%
Public order91.12800.00%
Burglary60.840.00%
Drugs40.56300.00%
Bicycle theft40.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person61.49-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.56-90.48%
Other theft20.37-95.12%
Robbery20.19-71.43%
Drugs10.19-87.50%
Public order10.09-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4219.8920.00%
Other theft413.9217.14%
Anti-social behaviour343.83-34.62%
Theft from the person303.17-26.83%
Vehicle crime142.8027.27%
Public order101.31-28.57%
Shoplifting90.93-30.77%
Drugs80.84100.00%
Robbery70.75-22.22%
Burglary60.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.56-68.75%
Bicycle theft30.47-25.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5222.97-23.53%
Theft from the person414.862.50%
Violence and sexual offences353.83-12.50%
Other theft353.2740.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.2714.29%
Public order141.4916.67%
Shoplifting131.310.00%
Burglary121.21-20.00%
Vehicle crime111.12-21.43%
Robbery91.0350.00%
Drugs40.84-63.64%
Bicycle theft40.37300.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6824.3747.83%
Violence and sexual offences406.3529.03%
Theft from the person403.7417.65%
Other theft253.74-45.65%
Burglary152.3315.38%
Vehicle crime141.40-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.31100.00%
Shoplifting131.310.00%
Public order121.21-14.29%
Drugs111.1222.22%
Robbery61.0320.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-80.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4622.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour464.300.00%
Theft from the person344.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.170.00%
Vehicle crime202.890.00%
Public order141.870.00%
Burglary131.310.00%
Shoplifting131.210.00%
Drugs91.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.840.00%
Bicycle theft50.650.00%
Robbery50.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
May 20243
April 202412
March 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 225 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202410
July 20241
May 20245
April 202431
March 20242
January 202441
December 202335
November 202325
October 202346

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20246
April 202422
January 202414
December 202311
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202435
July 20242
May 20245
April 202436
March 20244
January 202442
December 202335
November 202340
October 202331

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
January 20245
December 202316
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
January 202410
December 202314
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 255 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
July 20243
May 20244
April 202446
March 20246
January 202430
December 202341
November 202340
October 202334

A total of 343 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202452
April 202440
January 202434
December 202352
November 202368
October 202346

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20244
March 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 202438
January 20249
December 202313
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20246
January 20246
December 202312
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hoe Street
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person5
    Burglary3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gillards Way
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Eastfield Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Cobble Path
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Tower Mews
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Cleveland Park Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Station Approach
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Palace Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hatherley Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Melville Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mitre Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Willow Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. High Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Selborne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Truro Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Campbell Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Gainsford Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. South Grove
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Netley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Edison Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Priory Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Stainforth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Walthamstow Bus Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Walthamstow Central
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Cleveland Park Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1