WESTWARD ROAD, E4 8LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E4 8LY

WESTWARD ROAD, E4 8LY, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.06 per 1,000 population. This E4 8LY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E4 postcode area, which has experienced 464 crimes and a crime rate of 6.96 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E4 8LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E4 8LY, encompassing approximately 6300 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E4 8LY area, explore the E4 8LY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

E4 8LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 24
  • Chingford Mount Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sinclair Road with total crimes: 6

WESTWARD ROAD, E4 8LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.06-28.57%
Shoplifting132.38333.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.0611.11%
Vehicle crime81.590.00%
Other theft71.27250.00%
Drugs71.11600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.11400.00%
Burglary50.790.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.352000.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.330.00%
Shoplifting31.430.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-95.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.36233.33%
Anti-social behaviour123.17100.00%
Other theft121.9033.33%
Vehicle crime71.90-30.00%
Burglary31.11-40.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime107.1425.00%
Other theft91.59-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences61.43-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.95-33.33%
Burglary50.95400.00%
Shoplifting20.79100.00%
Robbery20.32-50.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.32-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.68-31.82%
Other theft112.3822.22%
Anti-social behaviour91.750.00%
Vehicle crime81.43100.00%
Public order51.2766.67%
Robbery40.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63200.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.2169.23%
Other theft93.4912.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.4380.00%
Vehicle crime41.43-20.00%
Robbery40.63300.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-80.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.090.00%
Other theft82.060.00%
Vehicle crime51.270.00%
Burglary50.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.790.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
June 20241
April 202420
January 20246
December 202315
November 202322
October 202313

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 202412
January 20246
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202412
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E4 8LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total24
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Chingford Mount Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Sinclair Road
    Total6
    Drugs4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hazel Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Burnside Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Keatley Green
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Genever Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rowan Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heather Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Warwick Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. May Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Royston Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Greenham Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Adam Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Laburnum Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Burnham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Titley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Frankland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Finch Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Walton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. The Lawns
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Ashley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Bateman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Leonard Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. George Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Frances Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1