DOWNSFIELD ROAD, E17 8BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 8BZ

DOWNSFIELD ROAD, E17 8BZ, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.52 per 1,000 population. This E17 8BZ 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 8BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 8BZ, encompassing approximately 9030 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

E17 8BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James'S Street with total crimes: 15
  • Whittle Close with total crimes: 5
  • Station Road with total crimes: 4

DOWNSFIELD ROAD, E17 8BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.5262.50%
Anti-social behaviour152.8815.38%
Other theft71.66250.00%
Burglary70.78600.00%
Robbery60.78100.00%
Drugs60.66500.00%
Theft from the person50.66-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson40.5533.33%
Shoplifting30.4450.00%
Public order30.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.3350.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.6414.29%
Anti-social behaviour131.77-31.58%
Theft from the person131.4485.71%
Public order41.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.440.00%
Robbery30.33200.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-85.71%
Other theft20.22-71.43%
Shoplifting20.220.00%
Burglary10.22-85.71%
Drugs10.11-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.107.69%
Vehicle crime141.55180.00%
Burglary71.550.00%
Other theft70.78-41.67%
Theft from the person70.78-22.22%
Public order30.78200.00%
Drugs30.33-40.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour197.9772.73%
Violence and sexual offences132.1030.00%
Other theft121.44200.00%
Theft from the person91.3380.00%
Drugs51.000.00%
Vehicle crime50.55-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.5533.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.11-75.00%
Public order10.11-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.9822.22%
Violence and sexual offences101.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.1150.00%
Public order50.6625.00%
Theft from the person50.5525.00%
Burglary50.550.00%
Other theft40.55-20.00%
Robbery40.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.44-70.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.6666.67%
Bicycle theft91.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.00-18.18%
Burglary51.00-28.57%
Other theft50.55-37.50%
Theft from the person40.55100.00%
Public order40.44100.00%
Vehicle crime40.440.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Robbery20.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.660.00%
Other theft81.220.00%
Burglary70.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.780.00%
Vehicle crime40.660.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20247
January 202412
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202416
April 202414
January 202413
December 202310
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
April 202419
January 202419
December 202311
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 202414
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
April 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E17 8BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Whittle Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Station Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ashford Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Markhouse Passage
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Telford Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Frederic Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Markhouse Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. A1006
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Herbert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Betts Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Campus Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tennyson Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. South Grove
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brunner Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Clacton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stephenson Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. The Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Longfellow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Kirk Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Arkley Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Hartington Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Essex Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Forster Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Lynmouth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Arkley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1