COLCHESTER ROAD, E17 8NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 8NU

COLCHESTER ROAD, E17 8NU, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.40 per 1,000 population. This E17 8NU 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 8NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 8NU, encompassing approximately 10123 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)

E17 8NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northumberland Road with total crimes: 8
  • Ashford Close with total crimes: 4
  • Markhouse Passage with total crimes: 4

COLCHESTER ROAD, E17 8NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.4066.67%
Other theft112.471000.00%
Vehicle crime101.09400.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.99-20.00%
Drugs80.790.00%
Shoplifting70.79250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Public order30.300.00%
Theft from the person30.30-66.67%
Robbery20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.74-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.48-16.67%
Theft from the person90.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Public order30.3050.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-81.82%
Burglary20.20-66.67%
Shoplifting20.20100.00%
Other theft10.20-91.67%
Other crime10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.7833.33%
Other theft121.1920.00%
Vehicle crime111.19175.00%
Burglary61.0950.00%
Theft from the person60.5950.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Public order20.20-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.72125.00%
Drugs131.781200.00%
Other theft101.2842.86%
Anti-social behaviour90.99-18.18%
Vehicle crime40.89-60.00%
Burglary40.40100.00%
Theft from the person40.4033.33%
Public order30.40-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.330.00%
Vehicle crime101.0911.11%
Violence and sexual offences80.99-66.67%
Other theft70.79-12.50%
Public order60.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.59-42.86%
Theft from the person30.40-50.00%
Burglary20.30-50.00%
Robbery20.20100.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.90-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour112.37-8.33%
Vehicle crime91.09-18.18%
Other theft80.89-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson70.7940.00%
Theft from the person60.690.00%
Bicycle theft50.59400.00%
Burglary40.49100.00%
Public order30.400.00%
Drugs20.30-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.670.00%
Other theft111.190.00%
Vehicle crime111.090.00%
Drugs61.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.590.00%
Public order30.490.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 202411
January 20244
December 202310
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 202412
January 20249
December 202311
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 202412
January 202410
December 20237
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202415
April 202418
January 202418
December 20238
November 202324
October 202327

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
January 202413
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 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
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Northumberland Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ashford Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Markhouse Passage
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Connaught Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Gandhi Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Barnabas Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Theobald Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wenlock Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lansdowne Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rosebank Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Bowdon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Saxon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Markhouse Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A1006
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Herbert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Betts Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Campus Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tennyson Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Boundary Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Albany Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Lorne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Yunus Khan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Ledger Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Colchester Road
    Total1
    Drugs1