MELFORD ROAD, E17 7EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 7EL

MELFORD ROAD, E17 7EL, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.04 per 1,000 population. This E17 7EL 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 7EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 7EL, encompassing approximately 11554 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E17 7EL area, explore the E17 7EL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)

E17 7EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • St James'S Street with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

MELFORD ROAD, E17 7EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.04-8.70%
Other theft171.82183.33%
Theft from the person161.47-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour131.38-27.78%
Vehicle crime101.13150.00%
Shoplifting90.87350.00%
Robbery80.7860.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.69250.00%
Burglary70.6140.00%
Public order40.610.00%
Drugs30.3550.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences237.792200.00%
Anti-social behaviour181.990.00%
Theft from the person171.560.00%
Other theft61.470.00%
Robbery50.520.00%
Burglary50.430.00%
Vehicle crime40.430.00%
Public order40.350.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Drugs20.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-95.24%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4114.890.00%
Vehicle crime273.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.342000.00%
Anti-social behaviour191.820.00%
Theft from the person171.640.00%
Other theft141.470.00%
Robbery91.210.00%
Public order60.780.00%
Burglary60.520.00%
Drugs50.520.00%
Bicycle theft50.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.77%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.1293.75%
Anti-social behaviour262.684.00%
Other theft182.2520.00%
Theft from the person171.5630.77%
Shoplifting141.4716.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.21-57.14%
Public order60.52100.00%
Vehicle crime60.52-14.29%
Robbery50.52-16.67%
Burglary40.43-42.86%
Drugs40.35100.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2510.47-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences162.16-46.67%
Other theft151.3836.36%
Criminal damage and arson141.3055.56%
Theft from the person131.21-18.75%
Shoplifting121.1350.00%
Burglary71.04-58.82%
Vehicle crime70.610.00%
Robbery60.61-33.33%
Public order30.52-50.00%
Drugs20.26-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour302.600.00%
Burglary172.600.00%
Theft from the person161.470.00%
Other theft111.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.950.00%
Robbery90.780.00%
Shoplifting80.780.00%
Vehicle crime70.690.00%
Public order60.610.00%
Drugs40.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
April 202414
January 202418
December 202315
November 202311

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
July 20241
April 202421
March 20241
January 202431
December 202316
November 202330

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20249
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 96 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
April 202417
January 202417
December 202313
November 202316

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
April 202419
January 202426
December 202325
November 202330

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 202314
November 20239

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 202441
January 202414
December 202312
November 20238

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202427
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 202317

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E17 7EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. St James'S Street
    Total15
    Burglary4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Courtenay Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Palace Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Walpole Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Willow Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. High Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Truro Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Campbell Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Gainsford Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Leucha Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. South Grove
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Netley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lime Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Brunner Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Canning Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Russell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Coleridge Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Osborne Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Selborne Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Vernon Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Elmsdale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Ickworth Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hervey Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Suffolk Park Road
    Total1
    Burglary1