MERTON ROAD, E17 9DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E17 9DE

MERTON ROAD, E17 9DE, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.32 per 1,000 population. This E17 9DE 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 9DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E17 9DE, encompassing approximately 6692 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E17 9DE area, explore the E17 9DE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (60.71% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (566.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)

E17 9DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western Road with total crimes: 14
  • Poplars Road with total crimes: 13
  • Copeland Road with total crimes: 12

MERTON ROAD, E17 9DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4520.3260.71%
Vehicle crime206.72566.67%
Violence and sexual offences192.99-9.52%
Other theft142.84180.00%
Theft from the person92.0950.00%
Shoplifting91.34350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.34500.00%
Public order50.9025.00%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Burglary30.45-70.00%
Robbery20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2812.70-28.21%
Violence and sexual offences214.18-4.55%
Burglary103.14150.00%
Theft from the person61.49-33.33%
Other theft50.90-50.00%
Public order40.75-20.00%
Robbery30.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-72.73%
Shoplifting20.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3916.8856.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.8315.79%
Vehicle crime113.29-15.38%
Other theft101.64-23.08%
Theft from the person91.49-18.18%
Public order51.34400.00%
Burglary40.7533.33%
Robbery40.600.00%
Drugs30.60-25.00%
Shoplifting30.45-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2515.6956.25%
Violence and sexual offences193.7411.76%
Vehicle crime132.8485.71%
Other theft131.94-13.33%
Theft from the person111.94175.00%
Shoplifting51.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.750.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Robbery40.60-20.00%
Burglary30.60-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.45200.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.30-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour162.54-27.27%
Other theft152.39-6.25%
Burglary82.24100.00%
Vehicle crime71.20-53.33%
Robbery51.0525.00%
Shoplifting50.750.00%
Theft from the person40.75-42.86%
Drugs40.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.60-20.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2215.69-29.03%
Violence and sexual offences193.29-40.62%
Other theft162.8460.00%
Vehicle crime152.3987.50%
Theft from the person72.2440.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.050.00%
Shoplifting50.750.00%
Burglary40.75-20.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Public order40.60-33.33%
Robbery40.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.03-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour314.7819.23%
Other theft104.630.00%
Vehicle crime81.49-42.86%
Public order61.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9025.00%
Burglary50.7525.00%
Theft from the person50.75400.00%
Shoplifting50.7525.00%
Drugs40.75100.00%
Bicycle theft20.60100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour266.280.00%
Vehicle crime143.880.00%
Other theft102.090.00%
Shoplifting41.490.00%
Burglary40.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20243
April 202411
January 202413
December 20237
November 202315
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20249
January 202411
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
April 202422
January 202419
December 202317
November 202319
October 202332
September 202342

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202428
April 202439
January 202425
December 202316
November 202322
October 202331
September 202326

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202410
January 202413
December 202315
November 202316
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
April 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E17 9DE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Western Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Poplars Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Copeland Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. High Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Grove Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stanley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Eastbank Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. St Stephens Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Beulah Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Liverpool Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whitehouse Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. St Heliers Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Livingstone Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Merton Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Comely Bank Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Cherry Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Butterfields
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Griggs Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cheltenham Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Leyton Green Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hoe Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Shaftesbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. St Stephens Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Pembroke Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Addison Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Wingfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Maynard Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1