CHINGFORD ROAD, E4 8SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E4 8SP

CHINGFORD ROAD, E4 8SP, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.32 per 1,000 population. This E4 8SP 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 8SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E4 8SP, encompassing approximately 2251 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)

E4 8SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Ruscus Road with total crimes: 8
  • Walthamstow Avenue with total crimes: 4

CHINGFORD ROAD, E4 8SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.3220.00%
Vehicle crime105.33900.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.44-43.75%
Drugs44.00100.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Shoplifting31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-33.33%
Robbery20.89-50.00%
Theft from the person20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1617.77166.67%
Violence and sexual offences107.1166.67%
Robbery44.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Burglary31.3350.00%
Drugs21.33-50.00%
Other theft10.89-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.44-92.31%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2030.65233.33%
Vehicle crime138.880.00%
Other theft95.7712.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.00-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.67-40.00%
Drugs42.6733.33%
Theft from the person31.780.00%
Robbery31.33200.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1324.88-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences105.77-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour84.4414.29%
Other theft83.55-42.86%
Shoplifting63.55-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.67-16.67%
Drugs32.220.00%
Public order21.33-50.00%
Robbery10.89-80.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1636.4345.45%
Violence and sexual offences147.1116.67%
Other theft146.2255.56%
Shoplifting106.22-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour74.4475.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1120.00%
Robbery52.6766.67%
Public order42.2233.33%
Drugs31.78200.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Theft from the person10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1229.3250.00%
Vehicle crime115.33-15.38%
Shoplifting114.89175.00%
Other theft94.89-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson54.00-37.50%
Burglary42.22300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.78-77.78%
Public order31.7850.00%
Robbery31.330.00%
Theft from the person31.33-25.00%
Drugs11.330.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1832.430.00%
Other theft148.000.00%
Vehicle crime136.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.550.00%
Shoplifting43.550.00%
Theft from the person41.780.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
April 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 202318

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 202413
January 202413
December 202316
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 20246
January 202410
December 202314
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 202420
January 20246
December 202310
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20249
January 20248
December 202314
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ruscus Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Walthamstow Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Chingford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Rushcroft Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ascham Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rowden Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Penrhyn Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Loxham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Minerva Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Empress Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parade Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wadham Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Grove Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Waltham Park Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Lewis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Knebworth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Waltham Park
    Total1
    Shoplifting1