LUTHER KING CLOSE, E17 8RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 8RT

LUTHER KING CLOSE, E17 8RT, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population. This E17 8RT 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 8RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 8RT, encompassing approximately 6822 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

E17 8RT Crime Hotspots

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

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

LUTHER KING CLOSE, E17 8RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.5014.29%
Anti-social behaviour102.3525.00%
Other theft71.47600.00%
Drugs61.03500.00%
Robbery40.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5950.00%
Public order30.440.00%
Theft from the person30.44-40.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.05-20.00%
Theft from the person51.1725.00%
Public order30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-80.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Other theft10.29-85.71%
Drugs10.150.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.45150.00%
Vehicle crime101.4766.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.47-22.22%
Other theft71.03-12.50%
Burglary41.03300.00%
Theft from the person40.59-20.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.300.00%
Other theft81.32100.00%
Vehicle crime61.1750.00%
Drugs50.880.00%
Theft from the person50.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.73-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Other crime20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.01-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour71.320.00%
Public order51.03150.00%
Vehicle crime40.73-20.00%
Other theft40.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-50.00%
Theft from the person30.44-25.00%
Robbery30.44200.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.29-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.8922.22%
Anti-social behaviour71.6116.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.0350.00%
Bicycle theft50.880.00%
Vehicle crime50.7366.67%
Theft from the person40.730.00%
Burglary30.59-40.00%
Other theft30.44-25.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.320.00%
Burglary50.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Other theft40.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

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 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202410
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

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 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20245
October 20231

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 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whittle Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ashford Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Markhouse Passage
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Telford Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Markhouse Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A1006
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Herbert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Betts Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Campus Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Clacton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hibbert Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Harris Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Longfellow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Hartington Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Essex Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Forster Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Markhouse Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Albany Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. William Marshall Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Brunel Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Cockerell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Luther King Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. St Helens Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1