VERULAM AVENUE, E17 8EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 8EW

VERULAM AVENUE, E17 8EW, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.64 per 1,000 population. This E17 8EW 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 8EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 8EW, encompassing approximately 8218 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E17 8EW area, explore the E17 8EW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

E17 8EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whittle Close with total crimes: 5
  • Markhouse Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ashford Close with total crimes: 4

VERULAM AVENUE, E17 8EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.6426.67%
Drugs92.31800.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.1012.50%
Other theft81.10700.00%
Vehicle crime60.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7325.00%
Robbery40.610.00%
Theft from the person30.49-57.14%
Burglary30.370.00%
Public order20.37-33.33%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.83-27.27%
Theft from the person70.9775.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Public order30.4950.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-85.71%
Shoplifting20.240.00%
Other theft10.24-83.33%
Drugs10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime146.45180.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.7057.14%
Violence and sexual offences101.34-33.33%
Other theft61.22-25.00%
Burglary50.73150.00%
Theft from the person40.61-33.33%
Public order20.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.21114.29%
Other theft81.8360.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.97-30.00%
Drugs60.850.00%
Theft from the person60.73100.00%
Vehicle crime50.73-16.67%
Burglary20.610.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.7225.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.22-63.16%
Vehicle crime60.85-33.33%
Public order60.73100.00%
Other theft50.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.61-28.57%
Theft from the person30.61-40.00%
Robbery30.37200.00%
Burglary20.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.1558.33%
Vehicle crime92.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9740.00%
Other theft60.850.00%
Theft from the person50.730.00%
Bicycle theft40.61300.00%
Burglary40.49-50.00%
Public order30.490.00%
Drugs10.37-75.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.460.00%
Burglary80.970.00%
Other theft60.970.00%
Vehicle crime60.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.730.00%
Drugs40.610.00%
Public order30.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
January 20246
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202411
January 20247
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
April 202410
January 202415
December 20237
November 202319
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202414
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

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
September 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whittle Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Markhouse Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Ashford Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Markhouse Passage
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Telford Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Theobald Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Saxon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A1006
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Herbert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Hibbert Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Harris Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Boundary Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Colchester Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Gordon Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Longfellow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Gamuel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kirk Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Markhouse Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Albany Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. William Marshall Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Brunel Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Cockerell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1