E17 8DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 8DW

E17 8DW, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.67 per 1,000 population. This E17 8DW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E17 postcode area, which has experienced 846 crimes and a crime rate of 7.52 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E17 8DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 8DW, encompassing approximately 8996 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

E17 8DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashford Close with total crimes: 4
  • Springfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Longfellow Road with total crimes: 3

E17 8DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.678.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.45-36.36%
Theft from the person70.7840.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.780.00%
Public order30.4450.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-85.71%
Shoplifting20.220.00%
Other theft10.22-83.33%
Drugs10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Burglary10.11-80.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime146.22133.33%
Violence and sexual offences121.56-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour111.3357.14%
Other theft61.220.00%
Burglary50.67400.00%
Theft from the person50.560.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.56133.33%
Drugs81.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.89-22.22%
Vehicle crime60.7820.00%
Other theft60.6750.00%
Theft from the person50.6766.67%
Public order10.56-83.33%
Other crime10.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-80.00%
Burglary10.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.00-70.00%
Public order60.67100.00%
Vehicle crime50.67-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.56-28.57%
Other theft40.56-42.86%
Theft from the person30.44-40.00%
Robbery30.3350.00%
Burglary20.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.220.00%
Vehicle crime71.0016.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.7840.00%
Other theft70.780.00%
Theft from the person50.780.00%
Bicycle theft40.56300.00%
Burglary40.44-42.86%
Public order30.440.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Drugs10.22-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.56-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.67-30.77%
Other theft71.0016.67%
Burglary70.78600.00%
Drugs60.78-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.67-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.6766.67%
Public order30.56200.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.000.00%
Drugs71.450.00%
Vehicle crime70.780.00%
Other theft60.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Burglary10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202411
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202414
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202412
January 202414
December 20236
November 202320
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20248
November 20231
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ashford Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Springfield Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Longfellow Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Betts Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Brunel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Markhouse Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Whittle Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sybourn Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Herbert Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ringwood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Queens Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Downsfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Albany Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Gresley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wetherden Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Hibbert Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Samantha Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Boundary Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Avondale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Rochdale Road
    Total1
    Burglary1